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UPDATE: BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED
The Boil Water Advisory for Rustic Acres Park in Edwardsburg has been lifted as of September 15, 2026. Water testing has confirmed that the water is safe for residents to…
Read MoreMDHHS Investigating Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), along with several local health departments, are investigating a growing outbreak…
Read MoreSea Lamprey Control Planned for Brandywine Creek
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is sharing information from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding planned sea lamprey control efforts in Van Buren County. Between July 14 and…
Read MoreArea Agency on Aging of Southwest Michigan Shares July Events and Resources
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is proud to share upcoming programs and events offered by the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Michigan (AAA), whose mission is Offering Choices…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory Issued for Three Manufactured Home Communities
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has been notified by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) that a Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the…
Read MoreHigh Humidity and Heat Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness
As temperatures rise this week, high humidity levels can make conditions feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. Humidity slows the body’s ability to cool itself through sweating, increasing…
Read MoreBird Flu Alert: Protect Your Birds
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, has been detected in a commercial flock in Kent County, Michigan. The public health risk is low, but bird owners should take…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory Lifted for the Village of Decatur
The Village of Decatur has officially lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued on February 6, 2026, following a loss of water pressure in a portion of the drinking…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory Lifted – Village of Decatur
January 6, 2026 The Village of Decatur is announcing that the Boil Water Advisory issued on January 2, 2026, has been lifted for the affected areas. Following a water main…
Read MoreUPDATE: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Eagle Lake Condos, Cass County Lifted
The precautionary boil water advisory for Eagle Lake Condos in Cass County has been lifted as of December 12, 2025. Bacteriological water sample results have confirmed that the water meets…
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