Harsens Island residents left without running water after water main break

This problem has been plaguing the people of Harsens Island all day. This morning, residents of Clay Township were also notified that there was a water main break and that there would be no quick fix.

(FOX 2) Clay Township, MichiganSome residents of St. Clair County woke up to another major problem that was giving them headaches: no running water. This was after a night of snow and cold temps.

This problem has been plaguing the people of Harsens Island all day. This morning, residents of Clay Township were also notified that there was a water main break and that there would be no quick fix.

There’s water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. Harsens Island is devoid of water.

According to Firefighter Brian Sears, “it was kind of strange, you know, normally we’re out of power,”. “This is our first time being out of water here. Try using air to brew coffee.

There was a reduction in water pressure on Thursday morning just after midnight, followed by nothing.

“Those of us that have been here, we know to just grab your five-gallon buckets, fill up your tubs, whatever you can to have extra water in the house,” said Peggy Krispin, a resident. “You learn to survive.”

Matteo DiMaggio, a resident, stated, “I went downstairs and there was no water,” “So I m panicking.”

Why is there no running water on Harsens Island?

The water main broke, according to an inquiry. The main issue is that the leak seems to be beneath the river.

“It will be extremely difficult. Since installing the waterline in 1978, there has never been a failure until now, according to Homeland Security spokesperson Justin Westmiller.

Emergency management was unable to dispatch a diver because of the severe weather and the waves. Residents will therefore have to wait till an uncertain time.

When the weather clears, St. Clair County’s emergency services are prepared to search, but it will be challenging.

“First we need to find where it’s broken,” Westmiller stated. The water pipeline, which is buried a few feet below the bottom, is approximately 1800 feet long. However, before choosing a plan of action, we must determine where that break is.

What’s next?

Islanders can get water rations at the fire department in the interim.

“We ve got a few people who are handicapped people that can t get out, so we have somebody deliver water to them,” Sears explained.

Day by day, the locals are prepared to accept it.

“Tomorrow we re going to my daughter s to shower and wash our clothes and hope for the best,” DiMaggio remarked.

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