Posts tagged ammonia leak

City of Jackson, Health Department clarify water conservation advisory

When the city of Jackson asked residents to conserve water in late June, it stated that the water department was “anticipating increased water demand as a result of the higher than average temperatures forecast for the next several days.”

News, Mississippi NewsJerry MitchellJuly 29, 2022Jackson's water system, Tainted, water outage, tap water, repairs, Mississippi water and sewage, infrastructure, OB Curtis water treatment plant, ammonia leak, Health Department, city of Jackson, citywide boil water notice, conservation advisory

Boil and conserve: Treatment issues and hot weather put strain on Jackson water

A combination of an ammonia leak and improper water treatment has forced all of Jackson’s water customers to boil their water for nearly two weeks straight now.

News, Mississippi NewsJerry MitchellJuly 8, 2022Jackson's water system, Tainted, water outage, tap water, repairs, Mississippi water and sewage, infrastructure, water upgrades, wastewater, oversight, OB Curtis water treatment plant, citywide boil water notice, ammonia leak