The Auburn Hills water main break means thousands of Stellantis NV headquarters employees in the city have started the week working from home.
The early Sunday break of a 42-inch transmission line in River Woods Park prompted a state of emergency in Auburn Hills and nearby communities. Officials issued boil water advisories for the city and surrounding areas over concerns that water could become contaminated.
“Due to a water main break in Auburn Hills, all Stellantis employees working at the Chrysler Technology Center, Lapeer Road Marshalling Center, Chrysler Office Building, Featherstone Road Engineering Center and other area facilities should work remotely on Monday, May 11 unless otherwise notified by their management,” a Stellantis statement from spokesperson Jodi Tinson said. “Employees should monitor local news outlets and the company’s intranet for updates.”
Stellantis, Auburn Hills’ largest employer, was among several schools and businesses that are temporarily closed due to the water issue.
The automaker in late March mandated that employees start working in-office from the headquarters and other buildings five days per week, after a prior hybrid work arrangement of at least three days.
Great Lakes Water Authority officials said it will be at least two weeks until the water main is repaired. For Stellantis, that could complicate planning for a major investor gathering at the headquarters building on May 21, where CEO Antonio Filosa and other executives are set to release a new strategic plan for the automaker.
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