Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson announced water distribution sites for Wednesday, December 28.

Here are the following locations that will provide water:

• West Jackson – 2:00 p.m. at Metrocenter Mall near the old Dillard’s loading dock
• South Jackson – 5:00 p.m. at Candlestick Plaza off of Cooper Road
• Northwest Jackson – 5:00 p.m. at the corner of Northside Drive and Manhattan Road near Smilow Prep

Elderly or disabled residents, who are unable to travel to a distribution site, can contact 311 or 601-960-1875 for water.

Beginning Wednesday, December 28, the Mississippi State Fairgrounds will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to provide the public with access to non-potable water in order to assist with the current Jackson water situation. 

In making preparations to obtain water at the fairgrounds, the public should be aware of the following: 

• You must enter the Mississippi State Fairgrounds at Gate 1, located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Amite Street.  
• You must bring your own containers with lids to fill. The Fairgrounds does not supply containers.  
• You can begin accessing water today, December 28, at 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Fairgrounds will be open for water container fill-up Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. until further notice.  
• The Mississippi State Fairgrounds is located at 1207 Mississippi Street, Jackson, Miss.  

At this time, the Mississippi State Fairgrounds will be providing access to non-potable water only, not drinking or bottled water. Non-potable water is water that is use for flushing and purposes other than drinking. 

Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said city crews have found more than 20 water leaks throughout the city, and they are still searching for more.

Although pressure has increased in the system, it has not seen a full recovery.

According to Lumumba, Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin said the partial recovery came from people turning off their faucets after the below freezing temperatures passed.

He said projects to repair parts of the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility are almost done, but more work is needed to completely fix the system.

The mayor hopes the notice will be lifted by Saturday, December 31.

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba issued a Local State of Emergency on Monday, December 26 due to the ongoing water crisis.

Leaders said water crews are still dealing with complications at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility due to freezing temperatures over the weekend. A citywide boil water notice was issued for Jackson on Sunday, December 25.

Crews are working to identify leaks in order to restore pressure, but pressure remains low in the city.

Officials said they’ve received more reports of areas in South Jackson, Byram and West Jackson with little to no water pressure. There are also scattered neighborhoods throughout the city that remain impacted.

Neighbors are asked to continue to report water leaks. During normal business hours, 311 is taking calls. If you cannot get through, contact 601-960-1111. If it’s after hours, contact 601-960-1875.

The City of Jackson announced water distribution sites for Tuesday, December 27.

Here are the following locations that will provide water:

• South Jackson – 2:00 p.m. at Candlestick Plaza off Cooper Road
• Northwest Jackson – 2:00 p.m. at Corner of Northside Drive and Manhattan Road near Smillow Prep
• West Jackson – 2:00 p.m. at Metrocenter Mall near old Dillard’s loading dock
• Byram – 2:00 p.m. at Davis Road Park (2515 David Road)

If neighbors are unable to travel to a distribution site, contact 311 or 601-960-1875.

Lumumba held a news conference on Tuesday, December 27 to discuss the ongoing water crisis. He warned that the city will be vulnerable until a proper water system is in place.

A boil water advisory was also issued until further notice for all connections on the Jackson-Maddox Road Well System. This advisory does include well connections in Byram and areas of Hinds County.

During the news conference, Lumumba said five crews are moving throughout the city in order to make repairs to water main breaks. Water pressure still remains low as of Tuesday, December 27.

According to Lumumba, Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin has been onsite at O.B. Curtis during this incident. He has been working to find vendors in order to provide non-potable water to residents. The city plans to release distribution information for non-potable at a later time.

Some Jackson fire stations are providing non-potable water to residents. However, stations 6, 11, 12 and 15 are without water at this time.