UPDATE — 7:15 a.m. May 16, 2016 (EDT)

The water main break was fixed according to the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office.


HOUGHTON — Officials in Houghton County are dealing with a water main break.

The break is said to be a line in the Adams Township Water System. Contractors are on scene working to fix the problem.

Officials are asking residents in Adams Township, Portage Township and the City of Hancock to conserve water until further notice.