Novi, Oakland County, MI – UPDATE (10:25 AM 3/7/2026): The Great Lakes Water Authority has issued the following statement in regards to the water main break in Novi:
At approximately 4:30 a.m. today, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) discovered a break on a 48-inch water transmission main on 14 Mile Road at Verona, which is between Drake and Farmington Roads in Farmington Hills.
Field Service crews are on-site working to isolate the break in order to assess the situation and determine next steps.
Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)
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In addition, Local 4 has learned that Walled Lake has been added, along with a portion of Novi to the boil water advisory.
We have a crew on the scene continuing to gather information. Stay with WDIV Local 4 News for continued updates on this situation.
A boil water advisory has been issued in Novi due to a water main break.
The break is in the area of 14 Mile and Drake.
The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice, and West Bloomfield Police is telling people to avoid the area because of the flooding.
This is a developing story, stay with WDIV Local 4 News for updated information.