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Water gate valve repair prompts boil water advisory in southeast Kalamazoo

by Katie Sergent | News Channel 3

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A boil water advisory was issued for multiple homes in southeast Kalamazoo Thursday. China Wholesale Stainless Steel Coupling Pipe Manufacturers

Water gate valve repair prompts boil water advisory in southeast Kalamazoo

Crews had been repairing a water gate valve on Hazel Avenue when water pressure temporarily dropped, prompting the Department of Public Services to issue a precautionary advisory, according to the City of Kalamazoo.

Expected to last 72 hours, the advisory remains in effect for the following areas:

There have not been confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main near the water gate valve repair, city officials said.

Water customers are asked to use bottled water for eating or drinking, or boil their water for two minutes before use.

Water gate valve repair prompts boil water advisory in southeast Kalamazoo

Gate Valve Ball Valve No other precautionary measures need to be taken for water used for personal hygiene, according to the city.