Boil water advisory issued near Kalamazoo’s West Main Hill neighborhood.
KALAMAZOO, MI — A precautionary advisory is being issued for municipal drinking water customers living near the West Main Hill Neighborhood.
The city of Kalamazoo’s Department of Public Services is repairing a water main break west of an intersection of Stadium Drive and West Michigan Avenue at West Lovell Street.
All water intended for drinking within the affected area should be boiled due to a temporary pressure loss that will occur within the water main during the repair.
The affected area includes Stadium Drive and West Michigan Avenue from Eldred Street to West Lovell Street.
This advisory is precautionary.
There have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main at the location of the break.
The city expects the advisory will be lifted within 72 hours.
A Boil Water Advisory warns residents their drinking water may be contaminated.
Call (269) 373-5337 with any questions related to boiling tap water or general water quality questions or visit the City of Kalamazoo website at kalamazoocity.org.