Boil Water Advisory: Sprague, W Michigan, W Lovell, Monroe

The City of Kalamazoo is in the process of repairing the water infrastructure on Sprague Avenue. This work is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025, 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, including:

  • Sprague Avenue- From West Lovell Street (northern boundary) to West Michigan Avenue (southern boundary), both sides of the roadway. It does not include the northwest and southwest corners of Sprague Avenue and Crawford Street.
  • West Michigan Avenue- From Burrows Road (western boundary) to Monroe Street (eastern boundary), north side of the roadway.
  • West Lovell Street- Only includes the southwest corner of West Lovell Street and Sprague Avenue.
  • Crawford Street- From Sprague Avenue (western boundary) to Monroe Street (eastern boundary), south side of the roadway.
  • Monroe Street- Only includes the northwest corner of Monroe Street and Crawford Street.

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 (December 21). 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.