HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – Highland Park City Hall has reopened amid the city under a boil water advisory for days.
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Although the city’s water department said the water pressure is increasing, they are still investigating the issue.
City hall will be open during normal business hours beginning April 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Water distribution for residents
The city will be handing out water to residents starting at 9 a.m. at the Highland Park Justice Center, located at 13233 Hamilton Avenue.
City officials ask residents to approach the Tyler Street side of the building for service and have an ID readily available.
Those who are walking to the justice center will be a separate line away from moving traffic.
Distribution is expected to end at 12 p.m. and resume at 3 p.m. until all water has been distributed.
Residents are advised to follow these guidelines during the boil water advisory:
- Do not drink tap water without boiling it first.
- Boil water for one minute, then let it cool before using.
- Use bottled water instead for drinking, preparing baby formula, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food.
Boiling kills bacteria and other harmful organisms. Residents should continue using boiled or bottled water until further notice. If using a lead-reducing filter, filter the water before boiling and replace the filter cartridge after the advisory is lifted.
The Highland Park Water Department is working to restore water pressure to normal levels. Once levels return to normal, water quality samples will be taken per EGLE standards before the boil water advisory is lifted.
For regular updates, residents can visit the Highland Park Water Department’s website at highlandparkmi.gov/services/water or call the customer service line at 313-865-1876.
The Highland Park Water Department serves approximately 8,500 residents daily through a network of 60 miles of water main and collects wastewater through 120 miles of sewer main. The department is dedicated to transparency and community engagement, striving to provide reliable water services to meet the community’s needs.
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