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.
Elderly residents frustrated with city of Detroit's communication after water main break, flooding
In the one week since a water main break flooded more than 400 homes in southwest Detroit, many residents are still struggling to figure out what to do next.
Southwest Detroit Business Association helping water main break victims
The business association is continuing its work with boots on the ground to ensure residents affected by the devastating water break are getting back on their feet.
Uninsured costs from southwest Detroit water main break flood will be covered, mayor says
Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. As of the afternoon conference, 54 adults, 22 children, and 12 pets had been rescued after the “failure” of the water system, Duggan said.
Recovery efforts continue after water main break in Southwest Detroit
Community organizations from across Metro Detroit have hosted a food drive for those in Southwest Detroit impacted by last week's massive 54-inch water main break.
Local plumber plays significant role helping Detroiters impacted by water main break
Crews are continuing work on the water main in Southwest Detroit. The timeline for completing the repair and clearing the main for service is expected to run through the end of next week.
Detroit water main break: The most-needed items you can donate to help flood victims
The affected area has just under 400 homes, and so far officials believe about 200 need to be restored, Duggan said. Officials from the city and the Great Lakes Water Authority have promised to pay for damages and restoration for what Duggan called the "failure" of the water system.
Officials set timeline to get SW Detroit families back in homes after main break leads to flooding
Detroit officials set a minimum timeline for getting families displaced by flooding in southwest Detroit back in their homes.
Detroit flooding 1-week later: Multi-week timetable for repairs, community comes together
Piles of water-damaged appliances, trashed beds, soaked clothes, and more line the streets of Southwest Detroit after a neighborhood with hundreds of homes was flooded last week. Seven days ago, ...
Community support builds for residents impacted by flooding in Southwest Detroit
It's been one week since the devastating water main break caused serious flooding in a Southwest Detroit neighborhood. Nearly ...
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Detroit crews are working to fix a broken water main that flooded dozens of homes
The basement of Claudia Ortiz is in shambles Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 after a recent water main break caused flooding in Detroit. Credit: AP/Paul Sancya The waters receded later Monday morning ...
Flooding victims find help at southwest Detroit community center
Food and supplies were brought to LA SED for those affected by last week's water main break: 'This area really is in need' ...
Grand Rapids flooding victims upset with city after Detroit pays for its residents flood damage repairs
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced on Monday that they will be paying for damages for those impacted by a water main break ...
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Mayor Duggan updates on Southwest Detroit flood recovery one week later
Mayor Mike Duggan was updated on the progress in Southwest Detroit after a transmission line broke, flooding a neighborhood ...
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 ...
Mayor Duggn speaks on progress of the repairs in SW Detroit
Mayor Mike Duggan speaks, with Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s Gary Brown and Great Lakes Water Authority’s Tom King, on the progress of repairs to SW Detroit homes after flooding.