The following statement was issued: "Given further information from a limited number of studies – and out of an abundance of caution – adults and children with known, significant liver disease may wish to consider using bottled water for anything they eat and drink, until further notice."
——————————————————— BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When Martiyah Cummings learned about the high levels of manganese in the water, she drove to the Public Works Office Friday afternoon to pick up a case.
“I’m glad that the city is giving out this water,” said Cummings after placing the water in her vehicle next to her infant in the backseat.
“I just found out about this location but I’ve been telling people about other locations.” The City of Battle Creek said they are distributing water for a second consecutive day at nine locations around the area including City Hall, the police department and six fire stations.
“We’re re-sampling the areas that we’ve been asked by the Department of Environmental Equality, re-sampling for manganese,” said City Manager Rebecca Fleury during an interview at the Public Works office.
In total 50 locations were tested on Friday.
“But remember this is not a ‘boil-water’ situation at all.” Fleury said they ordered 64 skids of water.
However cases will be available at the police department and fire stations.
“Were being above and beyond cautious and proactive for our community,” she said.
1 priority.” Monday – Friday: Battle Creek City Hall, 10 N. Division St. (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Battle Creek Dept.