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City of Jackson Update – 3/3/2021

Posted on March 3, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 3, 2021

CITY OF JACKSON UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY EVENING

(JACKSON, MS) – The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates for Wednesday, March 3, 2021, related to the ongoing water crisis and recovery efforts being made as a result of recent winter weather:

WATER RESTORATION

  • Today we experienced some setbacks at the OB Curtis WTP. We found that our raw water screens were not operating properly as a result of debris blocking the flow of water. We had to shut down a portion of the plant in order to allow outside contractors to clean out the debris and blockage. In that process, we also found an electrical issue that was addressed.
  • The good news is that the raw water screens are now functioning, the plant is now back online and water is flowing again. Now, we just need to build pressure back up and recoup the lost gains from earlier this week.
  • As a result of today’s setback, it is likely that many residents who had seen their water restored, are now again experiencing low or no water pressure. However, they should see it restored again once pressure is built back up in the system. We currently estimate 25% of our 43K surface water connections are possibly experiencing low or now water pressure.
    • We are gauging progress by measuring the psi (pounds per square inch) in the water distribution system. The goal is to reach around 90 psi at OB Curtis WTP and around 80 psi at JH Fewell WTP. Today’s reading is up from 37 psi when the cold front came through resulting in water outages throughout the City of Jackson and City of Byram.
  • Our teams continue to make good progress working down the list of water main breaks/leaks. A total of 100 water main breaks/ leaks have been reported throughout the City. As of tonight, we have completed 64 repairs. Of the 36 outstanding, eight (8) have been confirmed and MS 811 Locate requested. A detailed list is at the end of this release. Please continue to report any water main breaks/leaks to 311.
  • The system-wide precautionary boil water notice is still in effect.
  • PLEASE CONSERVE WATER during this water outage crisis. Limit water usage to the necessities. Conserving water will allow fellow Jacksonians to get back online faster.
  • All water meter issues should be directed to 601-960-0762 and 601-960-0761.

WATER DISTRIBUTION

  • NON-POTABLE (FLUSHING) WATER will be available at the following locations on Thursday, March 4th from 9am to 6pm. Residents should bring containers.
  • Forest Hill High School – 2607 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39212
  • Callaway High School – 601 Beasley Rd, Jackson, MS 39206
  • Davis Road Park – 5901 Terry Road Byram, MS 39272
  • Walton Elementary School – 3200 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, MS, 39213

 

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.

PHONE LINES

  • The volume of calls to 311 is still high. We ask that residents please leave a message stating their full name, phone number, address and situation. In addition to 311, residents can also call 601-960-1111 or 601-960-1778.

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 3/3/2021:
  1. 131 ALABAMA ST – CONFIRMED
  2. DANIEL LAKE BLVD & SOUTHLAND DR(345 DANIEL LAKE BLVD) – (CONFIRMED BY O. CHAMBERS, SMALL LEAK WILL HOLD)
  3. NANTUCKET DR & ANDOVER DR – CONFIRMED – SMALL LEAK
  4. 1521 POPLAR BLVD – ​EXISTING UTILITY CUT, REPAIRED LEAK, MAYBE VERY SMALL/SLOW LEAK  CURRENTLY
  5. ASH WOOD ST/ENGLEWOOD BLVD – CONFIRMED
  6. CENTRAL ST & DALTON ST  – CONFIRMED
  7. 503 N State St – (CONFIRMED) SMALL LEAK – WILL HOLD PER W5/O. CHAMBERS
  8. 611 CHELSEA DR  & UPPER DARBY  – CONFIRMED – POSSIBLY 2 LEAKS
  9. 423 BROADVIEW ST
  10. 1997 CENTRAL ST & ALTA VISTA BLVD​ – CONFIRMED (SMALL LEAK WILL HOLD)
  11. 403 CHASTAIN DR
  12. 175 SOUTH HAVEN CIRCLE – CONFIRMED
  13. GARDEN PL & ORCHARD VIEW DR
  14. 4555 HOLLY DR​
  15. 3380 HOLLYWOOD AVE – CONFIRMED — WATER RUNNING IN YARD CAN NOT DETERMINE ORIGIN WILL CHECK IT AGAIN ONCE DRYER PER W5/O.CHAMBERS
  16. 927 BLOOM ST  – CONFIRMED
  17. 4099 REDWING AVE
  18. 503 SPRINGFIELD
  19. 132/143 SPRINGFIELD
  20. PINEDALE ST & MARIA DR
  21. W WOODROW WILSON AVE & MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
  22. 827 MONROE ST​
  23. 4205 CHENNAULT AVE
  24. 223 SWAN LAKE DR​
  25. 203 E MONUMENT ST – CONFIRMED
  26. 411 W CAPITAL ST – CONFIRMED
  27. TUDOR & CORLEY- CONFIRMED – LARGE LEAK FOUND
  28. FIRST AVE & BUENA VISTA – CONFIRMED
  • The following locations have been confirmed as actual water main breaks and the MS 811 Locate requested. They have not been repaired as of 3/3/2021:
  1. 212 AUTUMN RIDGE DR – (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED) – LEAK ON 2 SERVICE LINE
  2. 304 N CONGRESS ST – SERVICE LEAK – 200 FEET N OF YAZOO ON THE E SIDE OF THE STREET-(MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 02/27/2021)
  3. 538 WILL O WISP WAY ***ROUTINE LOCATE  – (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 02/27/2021)
  4. 6230 WOODSTOCK DR – (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/02/2021)
  5. LILLY ST & CLOVER HILL – (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/03/2021) ​
  6. VIOLET ST & POCAHONTAS AVE – (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/03/2021)
  7. 3015 HOLMES AVE – ​(MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/03/2021)
  8. E PASCAGOULA ST & LAMAR ST – ​(MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 02/21/2021)
  • The following water main breaks/ leaks have been repaired as of 3/3/2021:
  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
  44. 3242 ROSEMARY ST
  45. 726 ALVAREDO ST
  46. 1200 RIDGEWAY ST & SAGE ST
  47. 3925/3927 BERKLEY DR
  48. 3503 DOWING ST/DUNBAR ST & DOWNING ST
  49. 920 WHITWORTH ST
  50. 544 LAUNCELOT RD​
  51. 711 BENNING RD
  52. 940 MEADOW BROOK RD
  53. 975 ROYAL OAK DR
  54. 2310/2320 TWIN LAKES CIRCLE
  55. 3715 GREENWICH ST
  56. HOLLY HILL DR  & OLD LAKE RD
  57. 327 S DENVER ST
  58. OLD CANTON RD & GLEN WAY DR
  59. 200 S LAMAR ST
  60. LANGLEY ST & GUDICI ST
  61. 738 CHESTNUT ST
  62. 4318 COUNCIL CIRCLE
  63. 209 E CAPITAL ST

 

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