Northville is counting down to the return to normalcy after a large water main break turned parts of the city into a temporary soggy mess. The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has now announced that repairs on the 30-inch water main on Baseline Road have been completed, according to CBS Detroit. The break, discovered in the wee hours of January 26, caused considerable flooding that undermined roadways and damaged homes.

Despite the havoc, crews managed to isolate the break the same day, and by the following Monday had removed 16 feet of damaged pipe. The GLWA told the Freep.com that it began replacing it with a new section. Residents are looking forward to the relief, as seven to eight houses took water damage, some with water reaching the first floors.

With the physical repairs wrapped up last Thursday, the focus now shifts to ensuring water safety. "Disinfection of the pipe is expected to be completed on Friday so water quality testing and happen in the week of February 5," the GLWA detailed in a release echoed by CBS Detroit. The main is slated to be back online by the middle of next week, barring any unforeseen issues.

The city's quick response was crucial. Northville City Manager George Lahanas explained that although some properties were compromised, the city's water supply remained uncontaminated, sparing residents from a boil-water advisory. "At this point, the city's water is in good shape we have enough pressure and enough water flow," Lahanas told Hoodline. Furthermore, weather challenges, including snow showers and concerns about the Rouge River cresting, added to the urgency of the situation.

Repair efforts were not just about fixing the pipe but also about restoring faith in the city's infrastructure. "The need to quickly address the break and its impacts was evident as crews were dispatched to manage the situation," GLWA stated, as reported by Hoodline. As repairs near completion, the residents of Northville hope life can soon flow as smoothly as their taps once again.