Published: August 18, 2025
The Department of Public Works in Dearborn is actively repairing three significant water main breaks at these key intersections:
- Cherry Hill Rd & Outer Dr
- Penn St & McKinley St
- Warren Ave & Kendal St dearborn.gov
Residents are urged to avoid these areas and use alternate routes until repairs are complete.
Crucial Instructions for Water Use After Service Resumes:
When your water comes back on, do not use hot water until the cold water runs clear—this crucial step helps protect your hot water heater from damage. Here’s what to do:
- Turn off the cold water supply to your hot water heater (or refrain from using it).
- At the lowest point in your home—often in the basement—turn on a faucet to cold only (remove aerator if necessary).
- Let the water run (even if discolored) until it turns clear.
- Once clear, safely turn hot water back on or resume normal usage. You can use the water for drinking, cooking, and bathing once it’s clear dearborn.gov.
What This Means for You:
- Expect continuing disruptions around the affected intersections—plan your routes carefully.
- Follow these water-resumption steps to avoid plumbing damage.
- If issues arise, call Public Works at 311 or 313-943-2150, or report online via the City’s Emergency & Service Alerts dearborn.gov+1.
Stay safe, stay hydrated—and we’ll keep you updated as this situation unfolds.
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