Summary
DWSD is repairing roughly as many main breaks daily as it closes, with 15-30 burst meters per day and under 1% of 30,000 hydrants frozen. Members asked for better council notification, bottled water delivery, and hydrant freeze-prevention ideas.
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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Repair costs are ongoing, and residents are facing flooded streets, damaged vehicles and basement losses.
Residents who call 313-267-8000 or use the Improve Detroit app get prioritized repairs and bottled water if out of service.
Residents on Hartwell Street and near 1600 Clements were left without water for extended periods, and District 6 flooding victims remain unmade whole.
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