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Testing: Copper Remains High in Kalamazoo County Jail Water

More than 400 inmates and staff have used bottled water since March while officials install filtration and await late May or early June test results.

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Kalamazoo County Jail inmates and staff members are still unable to drink the facility’s water after testing revealed continued high copper levels.

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Corrosion in Kalamazoo jail plumbing system to blame for lead, copper contamination

Inmates and staff at the Kalamazoo County Jail have been drinking bottled water for several months.

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Testing: Copper remains high in Kalamazoo County Jail water

Kalamazoo County Jail inmates and staff members are still unable to drink the facility’s water after testing revealed continued high copper levels.

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Kalamazoo County finds copper in jail water, switches to bottles

Officials say jail staff and county officials aren't aware of illnesses directly related to water conditions.

·Detroit, United States
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Detroit Free Press broke the news in Detroit, United States on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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