Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement.
Due to complications from the Pearl River flooding, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is declaring a water system emergency as water pressure issues at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant are resulting in low or no water pressure for many Jackson customers. The water shortage is likely to last the next couple of days.
Contrary to some reports, the City is NOT cutting off water to residents.
The City remains in contact with the state Department of Health and the EPA over continued issues with the system. Residents are advised to call the City’s 311 line for additional information. The City will resume water distribution and update the media on times and locations.
Please read the emergency order below for additional information:
Kingfish note: JJ can report that most state buildings in the CCID are suffering from very low water pressure as are several Fondren restaurants.
Comment in the Hosemann-Gunn post.