KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Crews worked through frozen ground and rushing water this week after a water main break prompted repairs in a Kalamazoo neighborhood, underscoring ongoing challenges tied to aging infrastructure and harsh winter conditions.
City officials say many of Kalamazoo’s underground pipes are decades old, making them more vulnerable when soil shifts during periods of deep frost.
So far in 2026, the city has experienced 25 water main breaks, according to the Department of Public Services…