The goal is to ensure groundwater from the break has not brought harmful bacteria into the township’s water supply. Meridian Township and the East Lansing Meridian Water and Sewer Authority are working with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to conduct the tests. “We were able to do valve diversion, turning the valves, and we were able to provide water within about 25 minutes to our residents and businesses after the water main was struck,” he said. Township Manager Frank Walsh said the break was a rare occurrence but massive. The township is awaiting two state-required negative bacterial test results after a water main break was discovered Thursday at Haslett and Park Lake Road. Affected areas include neighborhoods and businesses north of Kinawa Drive. Meridian Township is extending a boil water advisory until 5:30 p.m.
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