Saturday, September 17, 2022

Jackson Water Update

 The Jackson water system continued to stabilize.  MEMA reported system pressure was at 85 psi while producing 49 million gallons per day.   

O.B. Curtis rose to slightly more than 30 million gallons, a recent record although it is operating at only 60% capacity.  Fewell produced 19 million gallons.  

Repairs continued at the O.B. Curtis plant as teams replaced pumps, valves, and filters.  A list of repairs made Thursday is included in the MEMA report posted below. 

 

City of Jackson statement on Water Treatment System

 The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 87 PSI. All tanks are currently maintaining good margins for overhead storage. Onsite storage at the plant has remained stable. Pressure should be stable throughout city.

Overall water production did increase again yesterday. The membrane plant set a new recent record of 19.4 million gallons in a day. The conventional plant also increased production to 14.4 million gallons per day. The team continues to work to increase production capacity. 

Work continued yesterday and into today to return the raw water pump #4 to service. Raw water pump #2 will not be installed until raw water pump #4 has been in service long enough to assess reliability. All pumps in the EQ basin are now operational and operating at 100% capacity. 

Repairs were made to High Service Pump #3 at the J.H. Fewell Water Plant and it is being tested to return to service.


A large group of EMAC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact) teams are supplementing O.B. Curtis staff in addition to the assistance from the Mississippi Rural Water Association. The teams are from South Carolina, Michigan, Maryland and Ohio. These teams include operators, mechanics, instrument technicians, and maintenance. The Ohio team will work at the Fewell plant today.

The state-imposed boil water notice was lifted Thursday after two successful consecutive rounds of sampling were completed.
 

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you Mayor Lumumba for your leadership in the fight for Social Justice against the MSGOP who were willing to choke the citizens of the City of Jackson with thirst until Mayor Lumumba brought the attention of the global media just like civil rights leaders in the 1960s!

Anonymous said...

That water is NASTY.

Anonymous said...

A new "recent record." (Written by one of Chowke's "spin doctors?"

It's amazing how much a true "leader" can accomplish from Miami, right?

Anonymous said...

@4:34 Thanks for the laugh. I needed it.

Anonymous said...

Lumumba should be banned from all Jackson restaurants. GTH Lumumba

Anonymous said...

On behalf of my fellow Jacksonians, a big THANK YOU to the personnel from South Carolina, Michigan, Maryland and Ohio who came to aid us. Your hard work is making a difference! Also, THANK YOU to the federal and state personnel who stepped in, took control, and turned this thing around and got our terribly neglected water system working. It is only because of you that we have drinkable water right now. God bless you all.

I will save my comments about the mayor and the current city administration other than to say, Jokeway, I sure hope you're enjoying Miami while everyone else does your job for you back in Mississippi. LIVE IT UP WHILE IT LASTS, YOU INCOMPETENT JACKASS. I look forward to voting for someone other than you, again, next election.

That is all.

Anonymous said...

7:43, let's hope someone remotely competent chooses to run for mayor

Anonymous said...

743 not

Politics is not about competent people being elected-
It s about what social media /drive by media -and the woke folk wants!

These folk blame problems on anything but the root cause and use rhetoric instead of problem solving to deal with it!
And we wonder why so many people move to the wilderness and off grid! They are totally self sufficient!
Off grid folks don’t have to worry about a mayor doing right and ensuring they have water! Or have to deal with sewage or garbage pick up. I don’t think they worry about crime much because most are armed!


Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.