Boil Water Advisory Lifted: Sheffield Dr, Argyle Ave, Winchell Ave

This advisory has been lifted.

The City of Kalamazoo is in the process of repairing water infrastructure on Sheffield Drive. The work resulted 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, including:

• Sheffield Drive– From Winchell Avenue (northern boundary) to Chevy Chase Boulevard (southern boundary), both sides of the roadway. It does not include the northwest and northeast corners of Sheffield Drive and Chevy Chase Boulevard.
• Argyle Avenue- From Sheffield Drive (western boundary) to Waite Avenue (eastern boundary), both sides of the roadway. It does not include the northwest and southwest corners of Argyle Avenue and Waite Avenue.
• Winchell Avenue- Only includes the southwest corner of Winchell Avenue and Sheffield Drive.

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 (March 19, 2026). City of Kalamazoo employees may be tasked with obtaining samples directly from customers. Assistance with obtaining samples would be greatly appreciated.

Municipal water customers in the affected area may use bottled water for consumptive purposes or boil their tap water for 2 minutes prior to use for drinking or other ingestion. No special precautionary measures are necessary for water used for personal hygiene.