The Great Lakes Water Authority approved rate hikes of 5.9% for water and 4.5% for sewerage for dozens of Southeast Michigan communities that it provides utility service to, according to a press release from the agency.

Officials with the Great Lake Water Authority say a major milestone has been reached in southwest Detroit as they have completed repairs to the 54-inch water transmission main that broke last month.

The Great Lakes Water Authority released new photos of the massive replacement pipe segment being prepped for installation.

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover new water rates, upcoming road closures, proposed legislation for transfer students and more.

According to GLWA, the price hike is necessary to address aging infrastructure, improve water quality, and meet federal regulatory requirements. This price adjustment is the first major hike in water rates since 2019.

The Great Lakes Water Authority said water testing should be done by the end of the week. The city said it will be at least five weeks before residents can return home.

The Great Lakes Water Authority said crews are continuing to work on the 54-inch water main break that broke in Southwest Detroit last week.

Southwest Detroit continues to recover from the devastating flood as the community rallies to help. The Great Lakes Water Authority told us the 19-foot replacement pipe is now on scene and crews will continue work throughout the weekend.

The Great Lakes Water Authority shared a photo of the new section of pipe that arrived Thursday to replace the broken section of water main in southwest Detroit.

The Great Lakes Water Authority said water testing should be done by the end of the week. The city said it will be at least five weeks before residents can return home.

The 54-inch and six-inch damaged water mains in Southwest Detroit have been repaired. Full restoration efforts are still underway.

Officials with the Great Lake Water Authority say a major milestone has been reached in southwest Detroit as they have completed repairs to the 54-inch water transmission main that broke last month.