originally posted on June 11, 2016

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A boil water advisory is in effect for a portion of Battle Creek starting Friday night and Saturday night.

Residents on 28th St., between Goguac St. and Territorial Rd., those living on Floral Dr. between 28th St. and Goguac St., and residents on Highland Blvd. between 28th St. and 27th St., should boil their water before drinking it.

Right now, a portion of the city’s water system is shut down for improvements and repairs.

Whenever the pressure of a municipal water system is reduced for work, potential for bacteria to enter the system exists.

The boil water advisory has been issued as a safety precaution.