Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Mayor Michelle Atoa

City of Jackson, Mississippi Communications Manager

Office: 601.960.1084 Office of the Mayor
www.jacksonms.gov Office: 601.960.2378
Cell: 601.213.7635
matoa@jacksonms.gov
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2021

CITY OF JACKSON UPDATE FOR FRIDAY EVENING

(JACKSON, MS) – The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates for Friday, March 12, 2021, related to
the ongoing water crisis and recovery efforts being made as a result of February’s winter weather:

WATER RESTORATION

• Today turned out to be a good day with pressure reaching around 88 psi. We got off to a slow start this
morning due to a minor mechanical issue at the plant, but it was resolved. Tank levels are looking decent,
but need to continue to fill. And, barring any further hiccups, it looks like we should be able to start
sampling our surface water connections on Sunday.

o We are gauging progress by measuring the psi (pounds per square inch) in the water distribution
system. The goal is to reach ~ 90 psi at OB Curtis WTP and ~80 psi at JH Fewell WTP. When the
winter weather came through, psi dropped to 37 resulting in water outages throughout the City of
Jackson and City of Byram.

• We feel confident that water service has been largely restored throughout Jackson. Any remaining
incidents of low/no water pressure are likely localized meter issues or broken pipes. We encourage
residents to continue calling 311 if they are having any issues so we can investigate.

• The precautionary boil water notice for the City’s 43K surface water connections is still in effect. The
City continues to coordiante with the Mississippi State Health Department to determine when we can
begin sampling. This is our next big goal. We will need to collect and submit 120 good samples from
different locations in our surface water system for two consecutive days in order to receive approval to lift
the boil water notice.

• On Wednesday, March 10, the City of Jackson officially lifted the precautionary boil water notice on its
16K well water connections served by the Jackson Maddox Well System. This primarily impacts
residents in South Jackson, City of Byram and City of Terry in the following zip codes:
o 39170
o 39212
o 39154
o 39209-Jackson Customers Off Maddox and Wiggins Road
o 39272-Byram Customers on the West Side of I-55 South

• Reports of new water main breaks/leaks have tapered off to a normal cadence. Our crews continue to
work through the list of 131 reported water main breaks/leaks since the winter weather came through. 83
have been repaired/addressed, 6 are ready for repair, and 42 are awaiting confirmation. An updated list is
at the end of this document. Please continue to report any water main breaks/leaks to 311.

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 • In addition to 311, residents can also call 601-960-1111 or 601-960-1778 to report low/no water pressure.
All water meter issues should be directed to 601-960-2000.

HOW TO HELP

• Since the onset of this crisis, many have asked how they can help support the residents of Jackson. The
City’s Department of Constituent Services is helping to coordinate offers of support and can be reached at
601-960-2324 or 601-960-1835.

• At this time, the City of Jackson has identified the following key needs for residents:
o Bottled Water
o 1 Gallon Jugs of Water (Drinking and Distilled)
o Hand Sanitizing Wipes
o Flushable Wipes
o Hygiene Items (Soap, Hand Soap)
o PPE (face masks, hand sanitizer)
o Utility Assistance
o Gift Certificates for groceries
o Debris Removal (for elderly and disabled residents)

WSBA BILLING ADJUSTMENTS FOR REPAIRS

• Citizens who have experienced a significant leak or loss of water due to a plumbing issue or busted pipes
during this past week should retain copies of the plumbing statements upon repair to provide to WSBA
for consideration of an adjustment to your bill.

• To qualify for a leak adjustment, simply bring a copy of your plumbing receipt or a receipt for parts
purchased to the Applications Counter at WSBA. One of our customer services representatives will be
happy to assist you. Please call 601-960-2000 for any additional information.

ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER DAY

• Tomorrow, Saturday, March 13, the City of Jackson will host its monthly Roll-Off Dumpster Day at the
Old Pepsi Building located at 2550 Medgar Evers Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39213. The roll-off
dumpsters will be available from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity for any residents still
needing to remove trash and debris from the February winter storms.

• Residents may bring all household furniture, small appliances and small accessories for disposal.
Participants are required to place debris inside the dumpster provided at the location. Tires, chemicals and
gas tanks are not accepted.

• This is a service for City of Jackson residents. Proof of residency may be required. For more information
about Roll-Off Dumpster Day and other Solid Waste programs, contact the City of Jackson at 601-960-
0000 or visit the website at http://www.jacksonms.gov/.

WATER MAIN BREAKS/LEAKS

• The following locations have been reported by constituents of the city of Jackson. *Note, these also have
to be confirmed as actual water main breaks. Once confirmed, they will then have MS 811 Locate
requested. The following have not been repaired as of 3/12/2021:
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 1. GARDEN PL & ORCHARD VIEW DR
2. 411 W CAPITAL ST & NEAR ALABAMA ST- CONFIRMED
3. LENOX DR & RIDGEWOOD RD
4. 4227 HANOVER PL
5. 1860 PATTON AVE
6. 16 ROBINHOOD RD
7. 3857 PARKWAY AVE *
8. 234 ELLIS AVE
10. 824 CARLISLE ST
11. 2656 LAKE CIRCLE
12. 2530 BAILEY AVE
13. 576 DRYDEN AVE
14. 422 ARBOR HILL DR
15. 159 RAULSTON DR, BYRAM
16. HATTIESBURG ST & JR LYNCH ST
17. 2237 SHEFFIELD DR
18. 3539 HAWTHORN DR *
19. 1860 PADEN ST
20. 215 OVERLOOK PL
21. 202 RED HILL DR
22. 1516 DEVINE ST
23. 1102 LAVERNET RD
24. BLAIR ST & MONUMENT ST
25. TERRY RD & CULPEPPER DR
26. 538 WILLOW WISP WAY
27. 212 COLONIAL CIRCLE *
28. 1430 Holliman Avenue
29. 2401 Coronet Place
30. 227 E ASH ST
31. 4874 OAK FOREST DR
32. 1222 BRECONRIDGE RD
33. 226 SWAN LAKE DR
34. COLUMBUS ST & ST CHARLES ST
35. TERRY RD & PORTER ST
36. 4140 CRESTVIEW DR
37. 1200 N STATE ST
38. 850 FAIRVIEW ST
39. 641 DOROTHY LN
40. 4216 WOLL O WOOD BLVD
41. 3707 MOSLEY AVE *
42. 1804 ROBINSON ST/EASTVIERW ST

• The following locations have been confirmed as actual water main breaks and the MS 811 Locate
requested. They have not been repaired as of 3/12/2021:

1. W WOODROW WILSON AVE & MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR - (MS 811 LOCATE
REQUESTED 03/05/2021)
2. 510 WESTBRIDGE COVE, BYRAM -(MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/05/2021)
3. 5247 NANTUCKETT DR - (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/05/2021)
4. WALTHAM ST & RAYMOND RD - (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/11/2021)

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 5. 209 E CAPITAL - (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED REMARK 03/03/2021)
6. NORTH PARK DR & MEADOW LANE -(MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/11/2021)

• The following water main breaks/ leaks have been repaired as of 3/12/2021:
1. 2236 MEAGAN DR
2. 3006 CHARLESTON DR
3. EDGEWOOD ST & EUCLID AVE
4. 5440 HIGHLAND DR
5. 3724 MONTROSE CIRCLE(3 Leaks Total Same Street) 3739 and 3748
6. DULING AVE & OLD CANTON RD
7. 622 DULING AVE
8. 124 ASHCOT CIRCLE
9. RHYMES PLACE & EASTBOURNE
10. 3906 RESTBROOK PLACE
11. 1154 GREYMONT AVENUE
12. 4893 CHURCH-HILL DR
13. 206 PRENTISS STREET
14. 218 COLUMBUS ST
15. FORTIFICATION ST AND MAPLE ST
16. 4021 OAKLAWN DR
17. 1045 AVONDALE ST
18. LONGINO ST & FORTIFICATION ST
19. 354 E MAYS ST
20. 4235 HANOVER PLACE
21. 3853 TYRONE DR
22. 350 SAMUEL BAILEY DR
23. 337 BARNES ST
24. 5939 BAXTER DR
25. 2382 HWY 80
26. 607 S JEFFERSON ST - SAME AS S JEFFERSON ST & E SOUTH ST NEAR JACKSON ICE
27. 931 UNION ST
28. W CAPITAL ST & LOINGINO ST
29. 857 N JEFFERSON ST
30. W CAPITAL ST & 144 BRADLEY ST
31. CLEVELAND AVE/HILL AVE
32. CAPITAL ST & LONGINO ST
33. 1614 JONES AVE
34. CLAIBORNE ST & ST CHARLES ST
35. 1600/1645 BLAIR ST
36. VALLEY ST NEAR ROBINSON ST ACROSS FROM PERKINS FOUNDATION
37. OAK DALE ST & WHOLESALE RD
38. 2919 MARWOOD DR
39. 1600/1609 FIRST AVE
40. DEWITT AVE/BAILEY AVE
41. E. MITCHELL AVE/N MILL ST
42. W MAYES ST & 3243 EDWARDS AVE
43. 330 GLENDALE AND BAILEY AVE
45. 3242 ROSEMARY ST
46. 726 ALVAREDO ST
47. 1200 RIDGEWAY ST & SAGE ST
48.3925/3927 BERKLEY DR

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49. 3503 DOWING ST/DUNBAR ST & DOWNING ST
50. 920 WHITWORTH ST
51. 544 LAUNCELOT RD
52. 711 BENNING RD
53. 940 MEADOW BROOK RD
54. 975 ROYAL OAK DR
55. 2310/2320 TWIN LAKES CIRCLE
56. 3715 GREENWICH ST
57. HOLLY HILL DR & OLD LAKE RD
58. 327 S DENVER ST
59. OLD CANTON RD & GLEN WAY DR
60. 200 S LAMAR ST
61. LANGLEY ST & GUDICI ST
62. 738 CHESTNUT ST
63. 4318 COUNCIL CIRCLE
64. 209 E CAPITAL ST
65. LILLY ST & CLOVER HILL
66. VIOLET ST & POCAHONTAS AVE
67. 2033 WILL O WISP WAY
68. 304 N CONGRESS ST
69. 212 AUTUMN RIDGE DR
70. TUDOR ST & CORLEY AVE
71. 6230 WOODSTOCK DR
72. CHENNAULT AVE & LINDSEY DR
73. E PASCAGOULA ST & LAMAR ST
74. 5726 BAYBERRY DR
75. N ALABAMA AVE & W CAPITAL ST
76. 611 CHELSEA DR & UPPER DARBY
77. 1100 CLEARY ST
79.927 BLOOM ST
80. 1716 MCGEE ST
81. FIRST AVE & BUENA VISTA
82. LENA ST & LARIDA CT
83. 203 E MONUMENT ST

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