Jackson’s water system could fully recover from the winter storms by the end of the week, the city’s public works director said. “We are in the fourth week of the water crisis (and) the majority of the population has water restored,” said Dr. Charles Williams. “The remaining residents who are currently missing, not so much because of the lack of water, but mainly because of the low water pressure.” Williams said boiling water notifications for customers in the city’s well water system will be lifted first and the rest of the 43,000 plumbing hookups could be in the clear later this week. The city will begin collecting water samples on Tuesday and after two days of clear sampling, the boiling water notification will be lifted, Williams said. Williams said there was still a lot to be done. “Our (water) system was not normal before, which means we have a number of water line breaks throughout the system that are disrupting the water. There are also problems in the facility,” said Williams. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has asked for nearly $ 50 million in state and federal funds to repair the city’s aging water system. Drinking water and rinsing water were still being distributed to those in need. Tap here for more information.
JACKSON, miss. –
Jackson’s water system could fully recover from the winter storms by the end of the week, the city’s public works director said.
“We are in the fourth week of the water crisis (and) the majority of the population has water restored,” said Dr. Charles Williams. “The remaining residents are currently not so lacking in water as they are lacking in low water pressure.”
Williams said boiling water notification for customers of the city’s well water system will be lifted first and the rest of the 43,000 plumbing connections could be clear later this week.
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The city will begin collecting water samples on Tuesday and after two days of clear sampling, the boiling water notification will be lifted, Williams said.
Williams said there is still a lot to be done.
“Our (water) system was abnormal prior to the event. That means we have a number of water line breaks throughout the system that are disrupting the water. There are also problems with the facility,” Williams said.
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has asked for nearly $ 50 million in state and federal funds to make repairs to the city’s aging water system.
Drinking water and rinsing water were still being distributed to those in need. Tap here for more information.
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