Detroit crews battle 51 water main breaks as streets freeze

Jan 29, 2026 - 19:00
Detroit crews battle 51 water main breaks as streets freeze

Bitter cold temperatures have wreaked havoc on Detroit’s water infrastructure, with city crews working around the clock to repair 51 water main breaks that have turned neighborhood streets into treacherous sheets of ice and left some vehicles frozen in place. Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, described the situation Tuesday as […]

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