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What to know: Water main break floods Southwest Detroit neighborhood

A water main break in Southwest Detroit affected 150 to 200 homes early on February 17, 2025, according to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Director Gary Brown.
Leigh Alicea reported that her car and home were flooded, expressing concern for the damage and her family's safety during the flooding.
Emergency construction crews from the Great Lakes Water Authority responded, and water levels are gradually receding.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced that a temporary shelter is available for residents impacted by the flooding.

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