FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2021
CITY OF JACKSON UPDATE FOR TUESDAY EVENING
(JACKSON, MS) – The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates for Tuesday, March 2, 2021, related to the ongoing water crisis and the recovery efforts being made as a result of recent winter weather:
WATER RESTORATION
- Good progress was made today. Teams completed repairs on several water main breaks and restored water to residents in the City of Byram that are on the surface system. While we are not yet through this crisis, many areas throughout the city have had water restored. We continue to focus our efforts on West and South Jackson which sit at higher elevations.
- Today’s psi was in the 80s. Again, this is better than where we were, but we continue to make efforts toward reaching and maintaining a consistent 90psi.
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- 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.
- Another key focus now is filling our water tanks to an optimal level so that we can begin sampling and ultimately making determinations on when we can start removing boil water notices.
- A total of 99 water main breaks/ leaks have been reported throughout the City. As of tonight, we have completed 59 repairs. Of the 32 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 again on Wednesday, March 3rd from 9am to 2pm. Residents should bring containers.
- Forest Hill High School – 2607 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39212
- Callaway High School – 601 Beasley Rd, Jackson, MS 39206
- Provine High School – 2400 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209
- New Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church – 140 Maple St, Jackson, MS 39203
- 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.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
- Residents can begin placing bulk items, limbs and bagged leaves out for collection on their second collection day this week.
- Limbs should be cut into four (4) foot long segments and stacked in small piles no higher than three (3) feet.
- If cut by paid contractors, the contractors are responsible for properly removing/disposing limbs.
- Please contact Solid Waste at 601-960-1193 for more 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 3/2/2021:
- E PASCAGOULA ST & LAMAR ST **
- 131 ALABAMA ST
- DANIEL LAKE BLVD & SOUTHLAND DR(345 DANIEL LAKE BLVD) – (CONFIRMED BY O. CHAMBERS, SMALL LEAK WILL HOLD)
- 3014 LILLY ST & CLOVER HILL
- 200 S LAMAR ST
- NANTUCKET DR & ANDOVER DR
- 1242 LANGLEY ST
- 3015 HOLMES AVE
- YORK ST & MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
- N FARISH ST & MONUMENT ST
- ASH WOOD ST/ENGLEWOOD BLVD
- CENTRAL ST & DALTON ST
- 503 N State St – (CONFIRMED) SMALL LEAK – WILL HOLD PER W5/O. CHAMBERS
- 611 CHELSEA DR
- 423 BROADVIEW ST
- CENTRAL ST & ALTA VISTA BLVD
- 403 CHASTAIN DR
- SOUTH HAVEN CIRCLE & MCDOWELL RD
- GARDEN PL & ORCHARD VIEW DR
- VIOLET ST & POCAHONTAS AVE
- 4555 HOLLY DR
- 3380 HOLLYWOOD AVE
- 927 BLOOM ST
- 4099 REDWING AVE
- 503 SPRINGFIELD
- 132/143 SPRINGFIELD
- PINEDALE ST & MARIA DR
- W WOODROW WILSON AVE & MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
- 827 MONROE ST
- 4205 CHENNAULT AVE
- 223 SWAN LAKE DR
- The following locations have been confirmed as actual water main breaks and the MS 811 Locate requested. They have not been repaired as of 3/2/2021:
- 212 AUTUMN RIDGE DR – (CONFIRMED – MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED) – LEAK ON 2 SERVICE LINE
- 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)
- 538 WILL O WISP WAY ***ROUTINE LOCATE – (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 02/27/2021)
- 209 E CAPITAL ST – (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 02/12/2021)
- 738 CHESTNUT ST — (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/02/2021)
- 4318 COUNCIL CIRCLE — (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/02/2021)
- LANGLEY ST & GUDICI ST- (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/02/2021)
- 6230 WOODSTOCK DR – (MS 811 LOCATE REQUESTED 03/02/2021)
- The following water main breaks/ leaks have been repaired as of 3/2/2021:
- 2236 MEAGAN DR
- 3006 CHARLESTON DR
- EDGEWOOD ST & EUCLID AVE
- 5440 HIGHLAND DR
- 3724 MONTROSE CIRCLE (3 Leaks Total Same Street) 3739 and 3748
- DULING AVE & OLD CANTON RD
- 622 DULING AVE
- 124 ASHCOT CIRCLE
- RHYMES PLACE & EASTBOURNE
- 3906 RESTBROOK PLACE
- 1154 GREYMONT AVENUE
- 4893 CHURCH-HILL DR
- 206 PRENTISS STREET
- 218 COLUMBUS ST
- FORTIFICATION ST AND MAPLE ST
- 4021 OAKLAWN DR
- 1045 AVONDALE ST
- LONGINO ST & FORTIFICATION ST
- 354 E MAYS ST
- 4235 HANOVER PLACE
- 3853 TYRONE DR
- 350 SAMUEL BAILEY DR
- 337 BARNES ST
- 5939 BAXTER DR
- 2382 HWY 80
- 607 S JEFFERSON ST – SAME AS S JEFFERSON ST & E SOUTH ST NEAR JACKSON ICE
- 931 UNION ST
- W CAPITAL ST & LOINGINO ST
- 857 N JEFFERSON ST
- W CAPITAL ST & 144 BRADLEY ST
- CLEVELAND AVE/HILL AVE
- CAPITAL ST & LONGINO ST
- 1614 JONES AVE
- CLAIBORNE ST & ST CHARLES ST
- 1600/1645 BLAIR ST
- VALLEY ST NEAR ROBINSON ST ACROSS FROM PERKINS FOUNDATION
- OAK DALE ST & WHOLESALE RD
- 2919 MARWOOD DR
- 1600/1609 FIRST AVE
- DEWITT AVE/BAILEY AVE
- E. MITCHELL AVE/N MILL ST
- W MAYES ST & 3243 EDWARDS AVE
- 330 GLENDALE AND BAILEY AVE
- 3242 ROSEMARY ST
- 726 ALVAREDO ST
- 1200 RIDGEWAY ST & SAGE ST
- 3925/3927 BERKLEY DR
- 3503 DOWING ST/DUNBAR ST & DOWNING ST
- 920 WHITWORTH ST
- 544 LAUNCELOT RD
- 711 BENNING RD
- 940 MEADOW BROOK RD
- 975 ROYAL OAK DR
- 2310/2320 TWIN LAKES CIRCLE
- 3715 GREENWICH ST
- HOLLY HILL DR & OLD LAKE RD
- 327 S DENVER ST
- OLD CANTON RD & GLEN WAY DR
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