DWSD briefs council on water‑main breaks, prioritization and hotline during extreme cold
Deputy Director Sam Smalley told council crews are repairing frequent cold‑weather breaks, fewer than 1% of hydrants are out of service, and the public should report outages at (313) 267‑8000 or via ImproveDetroit; bottled water deliveries and prioritization for customers without water were described.
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The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) told City Council that extreme cold has stressed older infrastructure across the city and that crews are on an accelerated repair schedule.
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