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For Immediate Release: September 1, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant made significant gains overnight and into this morning. There are some challenges remaining to navigate over the next few days, but the outlook for today is currently continued progress. Over half of the tanks on the surface system have begun filling...

For Immediate Release: August 31, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant experienced some challenges with water chemistry again early this morning which has resulted in the depletion of the surface water tanks. The overall water pressure has decreased to 40 PSI (pounds per square inch).  At this level most surface water customers will...

For Immediate Release: August 31, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) –  The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition will distribute bottled water daily at the following times and locations:    5 p.m. Monday – Friday   South Jackson Sykes Community Center, 520 Sykes Rd. Oak Forest Community Center, 2827 Oak Forest Dr. West Jackson   Westland Plaza Parking Lot...

For Immediate Release: August 31, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today at three Jackson fire stations.  All distributions begin at 2 p.m. and will resume until supplies run out. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle.    Please see...

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) -  The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition will distribute bottled water daily at the following times and locations:    5 p.m. Monday - Friday   South Jackson Sykes Community Center, 520 Sykes Rd. Oak Forest Community Center, 2827 Oak Forest Dr. West Jackson   Westland Plaza Parking Lot...

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson has brought in tankers to distribute non-potable water to residents in need. Residents are asked to bring a container - such as a garbage can or cooler - to store the water. The tankers are located at Forest Hill High School...

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2022    (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson in partnership with the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. The distribution will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hawkins Field Airport. There is a limit of one case of water per...

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - Due to complications from the Pearl River flooding, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is declaring a water system emergency as water pressure issues at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant are resulting in low or no water pressure for many Jackson customers. The water shortage is likely to last the...

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today.  There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out. Please see below for details: WHAT:       Water distribution site #...

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The flooding of the Pearl River has created problems with treating water at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant. Adjustments to the water treatment process are being made and has led to a temporary decrease in the production of water for some areas. This will remain an...

For Immediate Release: August 26, 2022 City engaged in flood response as Pearl River expected to rise  City of Jackson residents affected by the 2020 flood are advised to take precautions  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson is advising residents who were affected by the 2020 flood to make evacuation plans in the next 48...