Boil Water Advisory Lifted: Lorraine, Broadway, Ferdon, Wellington

This advisory has been lifted.

The City of Kalamazoo is in the process of repairing water infrastructure on Lorraine Avenue. This work is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, starting at approximately 8:00 a.m., at which time the water will be shut off. The work will result in a temporary loss of pressure and consequently, a precautionary boil water advisory is being issued in cooperation with the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department for all water intended for drinking or ingestion or any consumptive uses within the affected area (see provided map), including:

• Lorraine Avenue- From Brooklyn Boulevard (western boundary) to Broadway Avenue (eastern boundary), both sides of the roadway.
• Broadway Avenue- Only includes the southwest corner of Broadway Avenue and Lorraine Avenue.
• Ferdon Road- Only includes 2807, 2808, and 2901 Ferdon Road.
• Wellington Road- Only includes the northwest corner of Wellington Road and Ferdon Road.

This advisory is precautionary only; there have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main at the location of the infrastructure repair.  Initial sampling results will be available within 24 hours of its collection and the final set within 48 hours. It is expected that the advisory will be lifted within 72 hours (June 13).

Municipal water customers in the affected area may use bottled water for consumptive purposes or boil their tap water for two minutes prior to use for drinking or other ingestion.  No special precautionary measures are necessary for water used for personal hygien