The City of Kalamazoo is performing its annual fall hydrant maintenance in the areas near campus. This will likely have an effect on the color of the water from sources on campus. I have included a link with more information and timing of flushing.
https://www.kalamazoocity.org/Residents/Water-Sewer-Service/More-About-Kalamazoos-Utility-Systems/Hydrant-Flushing
Chris Buckhold
Maintenance Manager
Dear Campus Community,
The City of Kalamazoo will begin spring hydrant flushing in our area this week. This planned maintenance is necessary to keep sediment from building up in the water lines. This will very likely cause the water at taps throughout campus to run a rusty orange color. This is from iron buildup in the lines and is not hazardous. If you notice this, please just run the tap until water returns to normal.
Occasionally this process will cause a problem with a filter or faucet. If something isn’t working as expected (aside from discoloration), please submit a work order, and a technician will resolve the issue.
Facilities Management
Dear Campus Community,
The City of Kalamazoo will begin fall hydrant flushing in our area this evening. This planned maintenance is necessary to keep sediment from building up in the water lines. This will very likely cause the water at taps throughout campus to run a rusty orange color. This is from iron buildup in the lines and is not hazardous. If you notice this, please just run the tap until water returns to normal.
Occasionally this process will cause a problem with a filter or faucet, if something isn’t working as expected (aside from discoloration), please submit a work order, and a technician will resolve the issue.
Susan Lindemann
AVP for Facilities Management
