BATTLE CREEK, MI. – (WTVB) – All City of Battle Creek water customers are under a boil water advisory until further notice due to what is being called a significant leak on a 16 inch water main behind the former K-Mart, near Capital Avenue SW and Dickman Road.
The includes the entire City of Battle Creek, the entire city of Springfield and the following townships served by city water– Bedford, Emmett, Leroy and Pennfield.
According to a statement released by the city on Tuesday night, the break has caused water pressure to decrease to levels that could allow contamination to enter the water system. It was believed a few customers lost water service completely.
Crews shut off the valves necessary to control the leak. Samples will be taken to verify water quality prior to lifting this boil water advisory.
