PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Residents near a portion of East Centre Avenue in Portage are under a boil water advisory after a water main break was reported on Wednesday.
City officials say that the main broke near East Centre Avenue and Oakside Drive, with repairs causing a temporary loss of pressure to connected water lines.
Residents affected by the precautionary measure include those living on:
- Portage Road from Zoetis Drive to Prosperity Drive
- Prosperity Drive from Portage Road to Oakside Drive
- Pleasant Drive from Portage Road Oakside Drive
- Engle Court
- 1306 – 3300 East Centre Avenue (not including 1503 and 1603 East Centre)
Those in the areas are asked to boil tap water for at least one minute before drinking or ingesting.
Residents can find the latest information or ask questions by calling the City of Portage Department of Transportation and Utilities at (269) 329-4422.