Weather predictions show the temperatures dipping down to single digits this coming weekend with windchills around 0 degrees. Several warming shelters and centers available for those in need.
The City Treasurer's Office will close at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 18. The office will reopen with regular hours on Friday, December 19. Payments can be made in the drop box at City Hall or online.
Leaf pickup is temporarily paused while crews focus on clearing snow from our streets. We’ll resume collection as soon as possible and continue through December 23. Thank you for your patience!
Kalamazoo's water is pumped form aquifers underground. This helps protect it from surface pollution, but also makes it naturally high in minerals like iron. These minerals can get stirred up as we work to improve the water system or other infrastructure. When this happens, it can temporarily cause your water to appear rusty or discolored.
While this is not dangerous, we understand that it is concerning to customers. If you are experiencing this issue at your home or business, flushing your interior plumbing can help your water run clear again. Our Public Services team also flushes the entire water system through hydrants twice per year as part of regular maintenance.
Learn how to flush your interior plumbing(PDF, 116KB)