Detroit, water main break

Detroit asking water main flood victims to sign a waiver. We had 2 lawyers take a look.
In the days after a water main break in southwest Detroit flooded homes and forced residents out on rafts, Jackie Muscat thought something was a little fishy with what she was being asked to sign: a liability waiver that had to be completed if she wanted city-sent contractors to fix her home.
Floods and frozen cars: Photos show aftermath of water main break in Detroit
On Monday, a 54-inch steel transmission line built in the 1930s ruptured in the southeast part of the city, reported the Detroit Free Press, part of USA TODAY Network. Crews had to use inflatable boats to get through the knee-deep water, which in part aided in the rescue of about 200 people.
How we captured this photo of flooding after a water main break in Skokie
A man tries to clean a drainage hole in a flooded portion of Bennet Avenue in Skokie, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. A large water main break in northeastern Skokie flooded much of the neighborhood, prompting the village to issue a boil order, close schools and block roads near the ruptured main.
Southwest Detroit residents frustrated with water main break response
More than 400 homes in Detroit are still suffering the impacts of a water main break that occurred nearly five days ago​, and there is no end in sight.
19-foot replacement pipe arrives in southwest Detroit to fix water main break
A 19-foot segment of replacement pipe arrived Thursday at the scene of a massive water main break that flooded a southwest Detroit neighborhood, commencing a repair process that officials said will take at least two weeks.
Water main break leaves east side cars frozen to street
The main near Franklin Place and Pleasant Street broke Tuesday afternoon as officials document an increase in breaks this year.
Burst pipe causes flooding, submerges, then freezes cars on Detroit streets
Cars were seen frozen in place after a water main break flooded the streets in Detroit. Anastasiia Riddle. More Videos
Streets of Detroit lined with frozen cars after major flooding
A massive water main break turned Detroit streets into an icy trap, leaving cars totaled and residents stuck. See what’s being done to help
How These Detroit Cars Found Themselves Frozen In Water Up To Their Hoods
Detroit neighborhood floods from water main break, freezing cars in place. 400 homes hit, 190 with flooded basements. City aids residents.
Weeks-long water main break forms 'ice mountain' in Euclid: repairs underway
Residents of a neighborhood in Euclid are questioning the delay in repairing a water main break on Westport Ave. near E.
Water main breaks reported in Dearborn, Riverview
Water main breaks have resulted in lane closures on Telegraph Road in Dearborn; and a school closing in Riverview.
Hundreds of Detroit Families Forced Out of Homes, Cars Destroyed After Water Main Break Creates Icy Nightmare
A major water main break in Southwest Detroit caused by older infrastructure and freezing temperatures impacted around 400 ...
Water main break repaired for Williston residents, officials say
A water main break has been repaired, and water service should now be restored for residents of Williston. Officials had ...
Water main breaks damaged businesses and homes in Billings
Scientists have discovered an area in the Red Sea with natural death traps in the region believed to be the location where ...
Skokie declares state of emergency following water main break; residents air grievances
The Village of Skokie declared a state of emergency after a water main break, flooding, business closures and water shortages ...
Water main break closes northbound lanes of Silas Creek Parkway, police say
A water main break has closed all lanes of northbound Silas Creek Parkway (NC-67), according to the Winston-Salem Police ...
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Water main break causing delays along Manitou Avenue Friday
Expect delays along Manitou Avenue Friday morning while crews work to repair a broken water main in Manitou Springs.