City of Farmington Hills Responds to Water Main Break at 14 Mile & Verona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Vickie Sullen-Winn
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
248-871-2507
City of Farmington Hills Responds to Water Main Break
at 14 Mile & Verona
No boil‑water advisory has been issued for the City
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (March 7, 2026) — The City of Farmington Hills is actively
monitoring a significant break on a 48‑inch Great Lakes Water Authority transmission
main which has caused flooding at 14 Mile Road and Verona, between Drake and Farmington Roads. The City is working in coordination with GLWA and the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office (WRC).
GLWA and WRC are working to isolate the break, assess the damage, and control water
flow. Residents and motorists are urged to avoid the area so emergency and utility
crews can work safely.
The City of Farmington Hills remains committed to the safety and well‑being of our
community. For updates, please visit www.fhgov.com.
For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies contact the Farmington Hills Police Department command desk at 248 871 2610 (staffed 24/7).
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About the City of Farmington Hills
The City of Farmington Hills is a place where everyone is welcome. Founded in 1973, it is one of the largest communities in Oakland County. Farmington Hills is home to more than 83,000 residents who speak more than 60 languages, and more than 75 Fortune 500 businesses, including multinational corporations like Nissan and Bosch. The City is routinely recognized as one of the safest cities of its size and is known for its extensive amenities, including over 600 acres of parks, 90 athletic fields, six miles of hiking and walking trails, the Farmington Hills Golf Club, and an Ice Arena. Farmington Hills is also home to The Hawk, an award-winning, approximately 270,000-square-foot recreation and arts venue, which includes The Hawk Theatre and The Hawk Makerspace. For more information, visit www.fhgov.com.
31555 West Eleven Mile Road • Farmington Hills, MI 48336 • 248.871.2500 Phone • 248.871.2501 Fax
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