City crews are addressing multiple water main breaks on Feb. 7, 2026. Tireman is closed due to water and ice. Crews are also fixing sinkholes on Ford Rd, in addition to repairs at Cherry Hill and Military. They are also plowing/salting roadways.
Avoid these areas and check water use instructions after service is restored. With assistance from the Highways crew on cleanup efforts, the road may potentially open to traffic later today.
In addition, the Sewerage Department is pumping water off roadways and clearing catch basins. Highways and Sewerage are also working to patch sinkholes on Ford Rd, and plowing and salting roadways.
DPW crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to make Dearborn roadways safe for residents and drivers. Please avoid these areas and review water use instructions after service restoration.
NOTICE: When a water main break occurs, it is necessary for City crews to have access to the area to complete repairs.
See the following instructions for water use when service resumes.
To avoid damaging their hot water heater, residents must follow the following water use instructions when service resumes.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER USE
When water service resumes at your residence, DO NOT use the hot water before the water turns CLEAR on the cold setting. Skipping this critical step can cause serious damage to your hot water heater.
To prepare to use the water in your home after a water main break:
1.) Turn off the cold water supply to your hot water heater or stop using it altogether.
2.) Turn the faucet/sink to cold at the lowest point of your residence (this point might be in your basement). You may need to remove the aerator (metal screen) from the mouth of your faucet when completing this step.
3.) The water may be brown or discolored at first. Continue to run the water until it turns completely clear.
Once the water is clear, you may turn the hot water heater supply back on (if you turned it off initially) and/or begin using hot water as usual.
The water is safe to use for cooking, drinking, cleaning, and bathing once clear.