City of Jackson-JXN Water (High St, N West St, N Lamar St, George St, N President St, E Hamilton St, E Griffith St, John Hart St, Henry St, Bloom St)
Released on June 27, 2024. Boiling is no longer necessary before drinking water from this system.
Effective Date: | 6/25/2024 | |
Public Water System: | City of Jackson-JXN Water | Located in: Hinds County |
Customers affected: This notice affects approximately 50 connections on our drinking water system. [297-550] High Street [301-601] N. West Street [301-703] N. Lamar Street [236-520] George Street [637-711] N. President Street [236-427] E. Hamilton Street [254-256] E. Griffith Street [505-528] John Hart Street [202-221] Henry Street [502-528] Bloom Street
City of Jackson-JXN Water has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Hinds County.
This is a precautionary notice. This notice is the result of repair work performed on the water system. Residents will be notified immediately when the advisory is lifted. For more information customers may contact 601-500-5200 or visit www.jxnwater.com.
When a distribution system loses pressure, contaminants can siphon back into the water. Public health officials consider any system that loses pressure contaminated until tests prove otherwise. Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously for one minute before it is consumed.
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Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute will inactivate all major types of harmful bacteria.
Flush any faucet a minimum of 2 minutes to ensure clearing of the line serving the faucet.
MSDH Bureau of Public Water Supply: 601-576-7518 (8am - 5pm).
Epidemiology hotline: 601-576-7400 (24 hours)
Press Contact: Office of Communications, 601-576-7667 (8am - 5pm)
After hours or during emergencies, call 601-576-7400 for media inquiries
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