Battle Creek issues boil water advisory for some residents during maintenance
The city of Battle Creek has issued a boil water advisory for some residents as it has shut down a portion of the water system for improvements or repairs, requiring crews to reduce the water pressure.
Because there is reduced pressure, there is potential for bacteria to enter the system.
Residents in the following areas have been issued the advisory Wednesday:
Kendall Street North, between Goodale Avenue West and Roosevelt Avenue West
Beglin Court, between Goodale Avenue West and Vineyard Avenue
Vineyard Avenue, between Kendall Street North and Washington Avenue North
Roosevelt Avenue West, between Kendall Street North and Howland Street
"The city has issues this advisory as a precaution. Such a precaution is recommended when we must reduce water pressure in the system," according to a city news release.
The city of Battle Creek advises residents to boil their tap water before consuming it.
Bring water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using. Residents should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation, until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
"The City of Battle Creek is working to restore water pressure as soon as possible, after the improvement/repair work is completed. The water team will take other actions, such as hydrant/system flushing, and collecting bacteriological samples from around the affected area," according to the news release. "The city will test these samples to determine that the water quality meets the state drinking water standards. The City of Battle Creek will inform the local news media, and post updates on the City's website 'Alert Center' when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water."
Sign up for alerts at battlecreekmi.gov/notifyme.
The sampling process and testing process takes a minimum of 24 hours, but may take longer. This boil water advisory will remain in effect until sample results verify the water is safe to drink.
For more information, please contact the city of Battle Creek at 269-966-3493.
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.
This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Boil water advisory issued for Battle Creek March 12
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