FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.)– The City of Jackson is taking a proactive stance in responding to its current water crisis. The Mayor’s Office has its sights on over $100 million in federal funding that will be immediately available to advance efforts to repair, upgrade and modernize the city’s drinking water and … Continued
For Immediate Release October 20, 2022 (Jackson, Miss) – The City of Jackson, working closely with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency, has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Services for Operation, Maintenance and Management of the O.B. Curtis and J.H. Fewell water treatment plants, tanks and well facilities of … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – This week four emergency contracts expired which included the support of a handful of remarkable out-of-state teams brought into the City of Jackson by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to help stabilize and make repairs to O.B. Curtis and J.H. Fewell water treatment plants. These out-of-state teams … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is joining the National Weather Service and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in recognizing October 17-20 as Mississippi Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Severe weather can develop quickly, and as we anticipate temperatures that may reach freezing over the next 24 hours, … Continued
For Immediate Release: October 18, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson’s Planning and Development Department has been working on a number of exciting and informative projects in recent months, including the revamping of its business licenses program. Current or prospective business owners who prefer to purchase and renew their license online now have that ability. For … Continued
For Immediate Release: October 17, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.)– The City of Jackson’s Jobs for Jacksonians program is proud to announce they will host a comprehensive Workforce Development Summit this Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Jackson State University E-Center at 1230 Raymond Rd. The vision of the summit is to create vibrant economic outcomes that lead … Continued
For Immediate Release: September 27, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at steady pressure overnight and is currently operating at 88 PSI. We are continuing to experience significant water leaks throughout system. Crews are responding to leaks throughout the City and will continue to prioritize repairs to protect the storage tanks. Repairs … Continued
For Immediate Release: September 26, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at steady pressure throughout the weekend and is currently operating at 86 PSI. Multiple major water leaks occurred during the weekend. Crews are responding to leaks throughout the City and will continue to prioritize repairs to protect the storage tanks. … Continued
For Immediate Release: September 26, 2022 Boil Water Notice Due to the recent loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following areas: PWS 250012 09 [7300-8899] Gary Road, Byram: 39272 Gary Drive Glen Haven Subdivision Glennhaven Drive Glennhaven Court Glenn Oak Circle Cedar Glenn Drive Brank … Continued
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 85 PSI. Pressure should be stable throughout city. The boil water notice for ALL City of Jackson water customers HAS BEEN LIFTED. We are receiving isolated reports of … Continued
