Kalamazoo, Mich., launches $60 million water system overhaul
Kalamazoo, Michigan has begun a $60 million overhaul of its water system, a multi-year project that includes a new $50 million treatment plant and $10 million in main replacements, according to Wood TV News. The Eastside Water Treatment and Water Main Project will build a 15,000-sq.-ft. facility on Michigan Avenue to filter PFAS, iron, and manganese from groundwater, while new mains will connect two major pumping stations to improve reliability.
Upgrades at the century-old Station 5 will include new wells, electrical systems, and fiber optic monitoring, allowing the city to consolidate stations for more consistent water quality, Wood TV reported. The project will also expand iron removal, addressing long-standing water quality issues for residents.
Construction begins this week with traffic shifts on Michigan Avenue and will continue in phases through 2028. The work is supported by state financing, including $17 million in loan forgiveness, and is designed to help the city meet upcoming federal PFAS standards.
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