Update: Work crews have repaired high pressure water main in Silver Bay

Final Update: 7:45pm 8/20/24 Water pipe has been repaired and water usage can go back to normal

Additional update: Officials with the City of Silver Bay have provided another update as follows:

UPDATE: 4:00pm 8/20/24 – The new pipe has been installed and staff are slowing putting water through the lines and pressurizing the system. This is a slow process due to the high-pressured system we have in Silver Bay. The goal is to not have additional breaks, so this process can take 1-2 hours before the City can start processing water again (pending no additional issues). Please continue to avoid using water so that we are not competing against filling the water towers. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation. We apologize for the inconvenience. Keep watching for updates on the City website. We will notify you as soon as the system is back in operation.

Update: Officials with the City of Silver Bay have provided the following update:

12:45pm – Bolts have been replaced and a cracked pipe in the same area is currently being worked on. Staff are working hard to get the system operating and we will continue providing updates as information becomes available. Please note that the City is not out of water; however, this notice is the City being proactive to avoid dry tanks and lines so that once repairs are complete the system can be turned back on for immediate use. Residents may notice fire hydrants being opened, which is for the flushing of the water main and to minimize potential future breaks due to the air in the system. Continue to watch for updates on the City website. Thank you for your cooperation during this temporary emergency notice.

Original Story: Tuesday morning, the city of Silver Bay put out a notice asking residents to stop using water.

This is because of a significant break in the high-pressure water main, which is limiting their ability to pump water.

The city wants residents and businesses to stop using water until further notice.

Staff are working on repairs, and the city apologizes for the inconvenience.

Stay tuned for other updates.