News Summary
A significant water main break on 14 Mile Road in Novi has led to widespread disruptions, including school closures and a boil water advisory. Local schools, including Novi High School, are affected, raising concerns about upcoming homecoming festivities. The community is demonstrating solidarity as residents seek solutions during the water outage. Authorities are working to repair the broken main while residents are urged to boil water for safety. The incident highlights the aging infrastructure in the area and its implications for local services.
Novi – A significant water main break occurred on 14 Mile Road west of M-5 in Novi on September 25, 2025, leading to widespread disruptions, including the closure of local schools and a boil water advisory affecting residents throughout the area. The break severely impacted water pressure, prompting Novi Public Schools to cancel classes, including those at Novi High School, with other nearby schools also affected.
As a result of the water main break, the inability to maintain sanitary conditions forced school administrators to make the decision to close schools for the day. This closure has raised concerns among parents regarding the impact on upcoming homecoming festivities, including the parade, football game, and dance scheduled for the weekend. Various community members are anxiously awaiting updates on whether these events can proceed as planned.
To illustrate the extent of the disruption, some parents reported hosting students whose families are affected by the water outage, highlighting the community’s solidarity during this challenging time. Novi Community Schools Superintendent indicated that the decision on whether homecoming events can take place depends on the timely repair of the water main.
Other schools significantly impacted by the break include Detroit Catholic Central, Meadowbrook Elementary, and Walled Lake Elementary, further illustrating the widespread ramifications across the educational institutions in the area.
As part of the city’s response to the crisis, a boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Oakland County. Inhabitants are being urged to boil water for at least one minute before consumption to ensure safety. This advisory includes strict recommendations that residents utilize boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.
In response to the urgent need for water, non-drinkable water is available for residents for toilet flushing through a drive-through service organized by the city’s Department of Public Works. Additionally, drinkable water has been provided at ITC Community Sports Park until 9 p.m. on the same day, with water sourced from a well. Residents are required to bring their own containers for both drinkable and non-drinkable water to facilitate the distribution process.
As of 2:15 p.m. on the day of the break, crews have been busy working to manage the situation and restore water service, with the entire repair process expected to take several hours. Meanwhile, local residents have described unprecedented conditions, with many experiencing a complete loss of water service throughout the day.
The water main break has sparked discussions regarding the aging infrastructure in the area, as many pipes were installed in the 1970s and are in desperate need of upgrades. In addition to Novi, communities such as Wixom, Commerce Township, and Walled Lake have also been affected. While some neighboring areas have reported lifted advisories, there remains the possibility of fluctuations in water pressure during the repair period.
Updates regarding the ongoing situation and related advisories are available on the official websites and social media platforms of the impacted cities, ensuring that residents stay informed as the situation develops. Local authorities are prioritizing the restoration of services and the health and safety of the community as they work through this critical event.
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- ClickOnDetroit: Boil Water Advisory
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- Hometown Life: Novi Boil Water Advisory
- Google Search: Novi Water Main Break
- CBS News: Water Main Break in Novi
- Google Scholar: Water Infrastructure Novi
- WXYZ: Local Businesses Adapt
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Water Infrastructure
- Detroit News: Novi Water Main Break and School Closures
- Google News: Novi Water Main Break September 2025
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