(CBS-DETROIT) — A water main break in Clay Township has left residents on Harsens Island without running water.
Officials believe the rupture occurred in the North Channel, which serves Harsens Island.
Windy conditions have delayed divers and efforts to locate the break. An underwater drone is used to help find the location of the break. Once response teams determine the location of the rupture, they will determine how to proceed with the repair.
Residents can get drinking water at the Harsens Island Fire Station on La Croix Road. There is 2.5 liters of box water available per household.
The Harsens Island St Clair Flats Association offers three portable toilets for anyone to use. Residents are encouraged to bring a five-liter bucket of river water to flush the toilets.
As a result of the water main break, Clay Township has declared a state of emergency to receive assistance from the state.
As of 2:30 PM on Thursday, there is no estimated timeline for when service will be restored.
