KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Concerns over water quality at the Kalamazoo County Jail have prompted officials to address high levels of copper in the water, but critics argue that the county’s efforts are insufficient.
The county announced Tuesday that it lifted restrictions on access to drinking water, allowing inmates to exchange empty bottles for new ones. Previously, inmates were limited to seven bottles a day. However, officials maintain the water is still not safe for drinking, but it can be used for cooking and showering.
Aracely Gonzales, whose boyfriend, Marcus, is an inmate at the jail, expressed frustration with the county’s response…