A 42-inch pipe broke 50 years too soon. Here’s where things stand for Oakland County communities

A 42-inch water main installed in 1975 ruptured in Auburn Hills, triggering a State of Emergency and impacting water supply for several Oakland County communities, including Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Orion Township, Lake Orion, and Oakland Township. Crews from the Great Lakes Water Authority are working ahead of schedule to replace the damaged section, though extensive testing is still required before full service is restored.