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UPC hears progress on station consolidation, lead-service-line removals and planned corrosion-control changes

Kalamazoo City Utility Policy Committee · January 9, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported work on station consolidation projects, completion of over 1,000 lead service-line replacements in 2025, and an upcoming corrosion-control adjustment (increasing orthophosphate) that may cause short-term water aesthetics changes; the committee asked staff to notify customers and track complaints.

Committee members received updates on major capital work and water-quality management during the Jan. 8 meeting.

Staff reported construction activity at Station 5 and Station 14 consolidation projects and said crews were actively working through the winter. The city has completed over 1,000 lead service-line replacements…

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