BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The City of Battle Creek will begin distributing drinking water Thursday afternoon for families with infants due to elevated levels of manganese in the system.
The city says that elevated levels of manganese were found in fire hydrants on the water system in Battle Creek and Springfield.
An additional test at the water plant turned up negative for manganese.
In fact, they say that in dealing with elevated manganese levels, people should NOT boil the water.
Fire Station 1 – 195 E. Michigan Avenue – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 7 days a week.
Fire Station 2 – 145 N. Washington Avenue – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 7 days a week.
Fire Station 3 – 222 Cliff Street – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 7 days a week.
Fire Station 4 – 8 S. 20th Street – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 7 days a week.
Fire Station 5 – 1170 W. Michigan Avenue – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 7 days a week.
Fire Station 6 – 2401 Capital SW – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 7 days a week.