Boil water advisory area map provided by the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Works.
Kalamazoo neighborhood placed under boil water advisory starting Tuesday, March 18
By Jerry MalecMar 13, 2023 | 1:33 PM
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A boil water advisory has been issued for a Kalamazoo neighborhood as crews make scheduled infrastructure repairs in Kalamazoo.
The advisory is set to take effect on Tuesday, March 14 beginning at 8 a.m.
The affected areas include the following:
South Rose Street:From West Cork Street (northern boundary) to Hutchinson Street (southern boundary), both sides of the roadway. It does not include the northeast corner of South Rose Street and Albany Street.
West Cork Street: Only includes the southwest corner of West Cork Street and South Rose Street.
Ash Street: From Albany Street (northern boundary) to Hutchinson Street (southern boundary), both sides of the roadway.
Hughes Street: From Ash Street (eastern boundary) west to the dead end (western boundary), both sides of the roadway.
Albany Street: From South Rose Street (eastern boundary) west to the dead end (western boundary), both sides of the roadway. It does include the southeast corner of Albany Street and South Rose Street.
Hutchinson Street: Only includes the northwest and northeast corners of Hutchinson Street and Ash Street.
City officials say the boil water advisory is precautionary and that everyone in the affected area should boil their water for two minutes before consuming it. They added also that it’s safe to bathe in the water without boiling it.
Authorities say tests confirming the water’s safety should be back as soon as possible and expect to have the advisory lifted by Friday, March 17.
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