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State of Emergency declared in Auburn Hills due to significant water main break
A significant water main break has occurred in Orion Township, Oakland County prompting water restrictions and Boil Water Advisories. (WDIV) Auburn Hills, MI – The City of Auburn Hills has declared a State of Emergency due to the significant water main break that occurred on Sunday Morning in Orion Township.

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Oakland County water main break prompts Whitmer to declare state of emergency
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Leak in 42-inch water main prompts state of emergency for in Oakland County
Officials: Oakland County water main pressure restored; residents still under boil advisory
There are no longer water restrictions in Auburn Hills, Orion Township, the village of Lake Orion and Rochester Hills.

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Water service restored to five Oakland County communities
Water flowing again in Lake Orion, Auburn Hills but still needs boiling
Stellantis tells employees to go back to office after water emergency
Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson told the Detroit Free Press in an email that water at headquarters had been tested, and that the results were normal and that there were no lingering impacts from th...

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Oakland County water main repairs ahead of schedule
Oakland County families scramble to help older relatives affected by water main break
C&G Newspapers

Governor declares state of emergency following water main break in Auburn Hills

Various Oakland County communities are wrestling with little-to-no water service after a 42-inch water transmission main burst in Auburn Hills May 10.

42-inch water main in Auburn Hills broke at half its expected lifespan, water authority CEO says

A 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills, Michigan, failed at roughly 50 years old — well short of its projected 100-year lifespan — triggering a State of Emergency across Oakland County.

Water fix in Auburn Hills could take weeks; schools, businesses close

A water main break early Sunday prompted water emergency and water restrictions in Auburn Hills, Lake Orion, Orion Township and Rochester Hills.
WXYZ-TV Channel 7

Leak in 42-inch water main prompts state of emergency for Orion Township

A leaking 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills has prompted a state of emergency for Orion Township, where a break could cut water for up to 2 weeks.

GLWA fixes Auburn Hills water main but urges continued conservation

While the water main in Auburn Hills that ruptured early Sunday morning has been fixed, officials are still urging residents in the affected area to conserve water use.