KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A water main break has prompted a boil water advisory in Kalamazoo.
The advisory is in effect on Miles Avenue – From Moreland Street (western boundary) to Pennway Street (eastern boundary), both sides of the street. It does not include the northeast and southeast corners of Miles Avenue and Moreland Street. It also does not include the southwest corner of Miles Avenue and Pennway Street.
Everyone in the affected area should boil their water for two minutes before consuming it. It’s safe to bathe in the water without boiling it.
Water main breaks cause a drop in pressure, which can allow bacteria to enter the system. The boil water advisory is precautionary; no bacteria had been found in the system as of Monday…