STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Crews for the Sterling Heights Department of Public Works have shut off 14 valves believed to be related to a water main break on Van Dyke.
Officials said if the shutdown procedure is successful, and the pipes fully drain, crews will begin the next steps to repair the problem.
Recommended Videos
Water has only been shut off to businesses near the main break. No residences have been affected, officials said.
The southbound lanes of Van Dyke between 14 Mile and 15 Mile roads will be closed through Wednesday evening and into Thursday as crews work to fix the break, officials said.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality said there hasn't been any report of a loss of water pressure, so experts said the water is safe for residents to drink at this time.
Residents might notice a brown or cloudy quality to their water, but officials said it's not harmful.
The Department of Public Works recommends that anyone who sees the discolored water run the bathtub or laundry tub on cold for five minutes to clear out the line. The discoloration should the disappear. Officials said it's a common side effect of the repair process.
Stay with ClickOnDetroit for updates.