KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The City of Kalamazoo is in the process of improving the water system on Darwood Avenue.
The work has resulted in a temporary loss of pressure and consequently, a precautionary Boil Water Advisory is being issued in cooperation with the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department for all water intended for drinking or ingestion or any consumptive uses within the affected area.
Areas under the Boil Water Advisory include:
- Delray Street – From Fargo Avenue (southern boundary) to Mosel Avenue (northern boundary), both sides of the street. Does NOT include southeast and southwest corners of Mosel Avenue and Delray Street.
- Darwood Avenue – From Delray Street (eastern boundary) to the cul de sac (western boundary), both sides of the street.
- Fargo Avenue – Laredo Street (eastern boundary to the cul de sac (western boundary), both sides of the street. Does not include the northwest corner of Laredo Street and Fargo Avenue
This advisory is precautionary only; there have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main at the location of the infrastructure repair. Initial sampling results will be available within 24 hours of its collection and the final set within 48 hours. It is expected that the advisory will be lifted within 72 hours or by Friday, April 30.
Municipal water customers in the affected area may use bottled water for consumptive purposes or boil their tap water for 2 minutes prior to use for drinking or other ingestion. No special precautionary measures are necessary for water used for personal hygiene.
