Detroit, MI – As the City of Auburn Hills, Orion Township, and Village of Orion have issued their own emergency declarations and/or boil water advisories due to the significant water main break early Sunday morning, local educational institutions are also making decisions about classes for Monday morning.
Lake Orion Community Schools have already made the decision to close through Tuesday, due to the water main break.
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Avondale Community Schools has cancelled classes for the entire district for Monday, May 11, 2026.
The Pontiac School District issued a statement on Sunday afternoon, stating that they are looking into the situation and how this would affect their district. They plan to release further information on Sunday evening.
Oakland Community College announced on Sunday afternoon, that they are cancelling in-person classes on Monday, May 11, 2026, but virtual and hybrid classes would continue.
The Rochester Community School District has announced that classes will continue as schedule on Monday, May 11, 2026, but that some of their school buildings have been affected by the Boil Water Advisory. They state that bottled water will be provided at those buildings, and that they are monitoring the situation.
These closings and changes are as a result of a 42-inch water main transmission line that broke early Sunday Morning, causing flooding, and now official are concerned about the lack of water that will be affecting some of these communities, according to GLWA for up to 2 weeks as they identify the break in the line, and work to repair it.
When a situation like this occurs, districts may close schools due to water main breaks or boil water advisories.Schools cannot operate without safe running water. When there is no water or not enough water pressure, schools can’t flush toilets or provide hand washing facilities. Cafeterias cannot provide food service and school health offices may need water to provide hygiene services. Toilets and sinks will not be operational for students to practice good hygiene.
If low water pressure affects fire suppression systems or HVAC systems, schools may close. During a boil water advisory, the water district has determined there is a possibility that contaminants are in the water system. Students cannot drink tap water until the notice is lifted, or the school can provide boiled water that is safe for consumption.
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