UPDATE: BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED.
The city of Jackson issued the following statement.
We
had another good night at O.B. Curtis WTP. City pressure is up around
85 psi, tanks are filling and we are looking forward to continued
improvement. There still may be some isolated areas at higher elevation
in South Jackson experiencing low or no water pressure, but overall,
that should improve as we see tanks continue to fill
over the next day.
Two consecutive days of water samples have been delivered to the Mississippi State Department of Health and we are awaiting results. For now, a boil water notice remains in effect for all surface water connections.
13 comments:
It must suck to live in South Jackson.
For what it's worth, here is a number to call if you have water pressure issues. It is a direct line to a field supervisor. 601-629-7684
My God. The Idiocracy in Jackson continues. Releasing press announcements for basic life necessities that Third World nations don’t even think about.
These guys can’t even pave streets or provide potable water.
Clown Show.
Everyone who knows that Baby Chowke is in way over his head raise your hand.
Will the last person leaving Jackson please turn off the water.
Never mind, there is no water.
Turn off the electricity.
@12:36 PM - Thanks! I called that number and two cases of drinking water was delivered to us in about an hour after I called.
"Two consecutive days of water samples have been delivered to the Mississippi State Department of Health and we are awaiting results."
We're pretty sure the employees that do exist at the water plants aren't drinking the water they are producing while on the job. More than likely some brand of bottled water. Perhaps the MSDH needs to pop in and go through the garbage. Do the "samples" they "delivered" match Nestle, Dasani, Aquafina, Ozarka........? At this point, with this administration, why would you trust ANYTHING they are doing, right?
“Visit Jackson, The City With Soul. But Don’t Drink The Water”. Sounds kinda catchy don’t it? I might go to one of the PR firms and see if I can sell it to ‘em.
PS...pay attention. The City with Soul....pretty much sums it up... last time I went to Jamaica I said I would never go back
I went to Puerto Vallarta in 1976 and was told to NOT drink the water. I went back about 20 years later and the water was safe to drink. Amazing that the largest city is Mississippi has deteriorated below the levels of poorer areas of Mexico.
BTW, I didn't drink the water but foolishly got a glass of ice for a canned soft drink without thinking. The results were not fun! Don't drink Jackson water unless you have a good supply of toilet paper.
This announcement reminds me of one coming over the public address system in the girls' dorm...regarding boys in the hall. So sophomoric.
"Attention young ladies! The rules regarding gentlemen in the resident dormitory are posted on bulletin boards in the lobby and on each floor. There have been continued violations, although we are seeing improvement over time. Last week, a window on the second floor was breeched and yesterday a condom was found under the stairwell on third. We expect better and YOU expect better, and, together we will move forward".
Jackson missed out on a large part of the economic bounce it expected from the SWAC championship football game Saturday at Memorial Stadium because so many restaurants, bars & other businesses throughout the city had to close Friday & part of Saturday too, because of no water or low water pressure.
Just in time for National Drinking Water Week May 2-7.
@8:43 Drinking Water Week is May 2-8.
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