Update: Water main leak leads to boil water advisory at Draper/Siedschlag residence hall

 

City officials expect the precautionary boil water advisory to be lifted by Friday, Nov. 30. According to a city of Kalamazoo news release, the  advisory is being issued in cooperation with the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department for all water intended for drinking, ingestion or any consumptive uses. The advisory is precautionary only, city officials say, as there have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main at the location of the infrastructure repair.

 

During the precautionary advisory, it is safe for Draper/Siedschlag residents to use the water for bathroom needs, showering purposes and hand washing. However, bottled water must be used for drinking, brushing teeth and cooking. The bottled water is available in hall lobbies, front desk areas and in the Draper Hall office. Water fountain areas are not accessible for use.