KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo County officials say based on the information collected to date, water quality issues at the county jail appear to be related to corrosion within portions of the jail’s internal plumbing system rather than the municipal water supply itself.
Jail inmates have been complaining about the water at the jail for months, saying it causes itching and rashes, despite the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services saying the water remains safe for handwashing, showering, and food preparation, consistent with public health guidance. They do say water from the facility should not be consumed. Bottled drinking water remains in place while the investigation continues.
The county says the March and April water testing identified varying levels of lead and copper throughout the facility, however all kitchen sinks tested negative for lead…