KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The City of Kalamazoo’s Public Services Department will open its doors to the public with a series of open houses from Monday, May 22 to Thursday, May 25.
Public Services facilities will be open for a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Public Services department, with facility tours, vehicle and equipment displays, and discussions on water, wastewater, and public works.
Activities are planned at the Stockbridge Public Services Offices at 415 E Stockbridge Ave, the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant (KWRP) at 1415 N Harrison St, and the Central Water Pumping Station at 215 W Stockbridge Ave. All activities start at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Signage and balloons will guide guests to events at each location.
Monday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 24:
- All Things Water at 415 E Stockbridge: Staff will be on hand to lead a show-and-tell-style open house about water distribution and be available to answer questions and discuss water with attendees. Heavy Public Services vehicles will be on display in the parking lot.
- All Things Wastewater at KWRP: Staff will give a presentation about wastewater treatment in Kalamazoo before leading guests on a tour of the facility, explaining the various processes that clean wastewater before it can be safely returned to the environment. Heavy public safety vehicles will be on display in the parking lot.
Tuesday, May 23, and Thursday, May 25:
- All Things Public Works at 415 E Stockbridge: Staff will be on hand to lead a show-and-tell-style open house about Public Works topics, which includes things like streets, sidewalks, trees, and other public infrastructure. Heavy Public Services vehicles will be on display in the parking lot.
- Groundwater and Water Production at the Central Pumping Station: Staff will give a presentation about the local watershed before leading a tour of the Central Pumping Station, which is one source of groundwater for our Public Water Supply System.
Food and refreshments will be provided at each event and guests can enter a drawing for a chance to win a rain barrel.
“We have a dedicated team here that designs, builds, maintains, and operates the vital infrastructure that we all rely on,” explained Public Services Director James Baker. “We hope our community will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the infrastructure that the city is built on, the work that is behind it, and the people who make it all happen for Kalamazoo.”
For more information, go to: https://www.kalamazoocity.org/Community/Events-Meetings.
