KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Repairs to the water system in an area of Kalamazoo has led to a Boil Water Advisory. It affects areas along Portage St. near Stockbridge Ave and Collins St.
The work there resulted in a temporary loss of pressure. The Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department says any tap water intended for drinking or ingestion should be boiled before use. The precautionary advisory is expected to be lifted by Sunday.
Here’s the full list of affected areas:
- Portage Street – From Stockbridge Avenue (southern boundary) to Collins Street (northern boundary), both sides of the street. Does not include the northeast and southeast corner of Washington Avenue and Portage Street, and the southeast corner of Dewey Avenue and Portage Street. Also on Portage from Collins Street (southern boundary) to Lake Street (northern boundary), west side of the street only. Does not include the southwest corner of Lake Street and Portage Street.
- Collins Street – From Portage Street (eastern boundary) to Marketplace Boulevard (western boundary), north side of the street only.
- Portage Court – From Collins Street (southern boundary) to the north end (northern boundary) and from Portage Court (western boundary) to Portage Street (eastern boundary), both sides of the street.