Boil Water Advisory: Ottawa, Turwill, Alamo, Seminole, Iroquois

The City of Kalamazoo is in the process of repairing water infrastructure on Alamo Avenue. This work is scheduled for Tuesday, November 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:

  • Ottawa Avenue - From 100ft west of Turwill Lane (western boundary), to Seminole Street (eastern boundary), both sides of the roadway.
  • Turwill Lane - From Ottawa Avenue (northern boundary) to Iroquois Trail (southern boundary), both sides of the roadway.
  • Alamo Avenue - From Turwill Lane (western boundary) to Seminole Street (eastern boundary), both sides of the roadway.
  • Seminole Street - From Ottawa Avenue (northern boundary) to Iroquois Trail (southern boundary), both sides of the roadway. It does not include the northwest corner of Seminole Street and Ottawa Avenue and the northeast corner of Seminole Street and Alamo Avenue.
  • Iroquois Trail - From Turwill Lane (western boundary) to Seminole Street (eastern boundary), both sides of the roadway.

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 (November 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 hygiene.

A map showing a boil water advisory area near Ottawa Ave, Seminole St, Iroquois Trl, and Turwill Ln

 

Contacts:

City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Services
Water Resources Division
269-337-8148

Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department
Environmental Health Director
269-373-5337

 

 

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