Saginaw water customers asked to conserve water - WNEM

Saginaw water customers asked to conserve water

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A large water main break in Saginaw is causing residents in neighboring communities to experience low water pressure Saturday, with similar reports in Kochville and Carrollton.

Repair efforts continued Saturday to stop the water from gushing into the streets.

Water rushing through the west Saginaw neighborhood is causing road closures and frustration.

City crews said a pipe burst around 9:30 p.m. Friday on North Mason and Remington Streets.

Saturday evening city officials released a notice for all customers that receive water from the city of Saginaw, requesting that water be conserved while repairs are made. Officials said water can be used for normal household purposes, but non-essential uses should be limited.

Water does not have to be boiled. The city expects repairs to be completed within 12 to 24 hours.

The main was installed in the 1940′s, the Saginaw Water And Wastewater Treatment Services Department said.

Crews said it took until the morning to shut off the water to the 36-inch-transmission main. The next steps are excavating the broken pipe and replacing it.

Neighbors TV5 spoke to off camera said they have noticed a change in water pressure since it happened, and are encouraged by crews working through the night and day.

Carrollton Township Police shared an update Saturday morning, “We’ve opened our backup connection and pressures should come back to normal soon.”

Crews at the scene said they are ready to brave the cold for however long it takes to clean up the mess.

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