UPDATE: The boil water advisory has been lifted as of 12:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, the city announced.

KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI -- Drinking water might be contaminated in Kalamazoo residences after a water main break.

A boil water advisory was issued on Tuesday, Dec. 6 after the city of Kalamazoo Department of Public Services responded to a water main break on Rockwood Drive, just north of Winding Way in Kalamazoo Township.

Municipal water customers in area north of D Avenue, Cypress Creek to the east, US-131 Business Loop to south and Forest Way to the west should boil their tap water for 2 minutes and cool prior to use for drinking or other ingestion.

This advisory is precautionary. There have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main at the location of the break.

Initial sampling results will be available within 24 hours and the final set within 48 hours, according to a press release. The city expects the advisory will be lifted within 72 hours.

No special precautionary measures are necessary for water used for personal hygiene.

A Boil Water Advisory warns residents their drinking water may be contaminated. When a break occurs in a water main, or a complete loss of pressure in a significant part of the water system, there is the possibility for contaminants to enter into the water main while the repair is being completed.

Once an advisory or notice has been lifted, residents should flush out all plumbing lines and fixtures with running water and replace all water filters.

Call (269) 373-5337 with any questions related to boiling tap water or general water quality questions or visit the City of Kalamazoo website at kalamazoocity.org.