fbpx
Connect with us

Mississippi News

Jackson water pressure improves Thursday, and state launches distribution sites

Published

on

Jackson water pressure improves Thursday, and state launches distribution sites

In their first shared press conference since both declaring states of emergency for the 's water system, Gov. Tate Reeves and Jackson Chokwe Antar Lumumba detailed progress made in restoring pressure to residents on Thursday.

The also launched seven “mega” distribution sites around the city at noon, working in conjunction with other state agencies as well as 600 members of the National Guard.

Since the governor's Monday announcement that Jackson's water treatment plant would soon begin to fail, pressure coming out of residents' taps has fluctuated significantly. With no true estimate on the number of homes impacted, the city said that most of the over 40,000 surface water connections saw low or no pressure after setbacks on Wednesday.

Advertisement

Optimal pressure at the O.B. Curtis treatment plant is 87 pounds per square inch (PSI). After falling on Monday, the pressure climbed back up to 80 PSI on Tuesday morning, before dropping back down to 40 PSI on Wednesday, the city said. Officials said Thursday morning that it was back up to 78 PSI.

Tempering expectations, Reeves told residents Wednesday to expect further setbacks in the coming days as the city and state — now aided by contractors assessing the plant — address the array of needed repairs at O.B. Curtis.

According to MEMA's daily action report, State officials had, as of Wednesday, completed assessments of both the conventional and membrane sides of the plant, and used those to make a priority list for improvements. They also installed a temporary pump, and fixed another pump at the city's secondary plant J.H. Fewell.

In the , officials reiterate that both O.B. Curtis and J.H. Fewell lack sufficient Class A operators and maintenance staff.

Advertisement

Asked on Thursday what repairs were at the top of the priority list, Reeves said he didn't have a full answer, but that fixing sensors to detect the pH levels ranked highly. He also said that one of the failed pumps at O.B. Curtis — which contributed to the city's water pressure dropping in early August — may be back online by early next week.

Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson said since Monday, 145,000 of fresh water were pumped from the state fairgrounds into tankers to support the state lab, the Jackson Medical , and the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration.

MEMA executive director Stephen McCraney said that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers arrived in Jackson Thursday morning to assess the city's pumps. Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell and State Forester Russell Bozeman added that their agencies are helping to enforce safety measures at the distribution sites as well as facilitate transporting water to the sites, respectively.

Lumumba later spoke to the fact he and Reeves were finally appearing at a press conference together.

Advertisement

“I believe that my representation here is a symbol of the unity that is taking place, a symbol of a coalition that is working arm in arm to ensure that we keep the most primary focus on the residents of Jackson,” Lumumba said.

In MEMA's action report for Wednesday, the agency reported that O.B Curtis produced 5 million gallons of water from its conventional side, down from 14 million on Tuesday, and 12 million from the membrane side, down from 16 million on Tuesday.

Use this link to see the updated list of distribution sites. Residents unable to pick up water in person can call MEMA's crisis line at 1-833-591-6362

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

Advertisement

Mississippi News

What stores, restaurants in Mississippi are open for Easter 2024?

Published

on

www.wjtv.com – Addy Bink – 2024-03-29 08:57:36

SUMMARY: Easter is approaching, and families will be gathering for egg hunts and meals. Stores like Big Lots, CVS, Dollar General, and Kroger will be open for regular hours, while restaurants like Denny's, Dunkin', and Olive Garden will also be open. However, hours may vary depending on location. Some places like Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and In-N-Out will be closed on Easter. It's recommended to check online or over the phone before out to any stores or restaurants to confirm hours and staffing.

Read the full article

The post What stores, restaurants in Mississippi are open for Easter 2024? appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Advertisement
Continue Reading

Mississippi News

Enjoyable Friday and Easter weekend – Home – WCBI TV

Published

on

www.wcbi.com – Belle Oliver – 2024-03-29 07:45:56

SUMMARY: Enjoy plenty of sunshine this in Columbus, Mississippi, with warm temperatures in the mid-70s during the day and cooler overnight lows in the upper 40s. The Easter weekend looks bright with some clouds but still plenty of sunshine for activities. Highs will be in the upper 70s and 80s, cooling down to the upper 50s and low 60s at night. Next brings a of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday ahead of a cold front, so stay tuned for updates on any severe weather risks. Overall, a pleasant weekend is ahead before the possibility of rain next week.

Read the full article

The post Enjoyable Friday and Easter weekend – Home – WCBI TV appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Advertisement
Continue Reading

Mississippi News

Nettleton hires Houston DC Kyle Bond as next head football coach

Published

on

www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-03-28 20:51:30

SUMMARY: Nettleton High School has hired Kyle Bond as its new head football coach. With over a decade of coaching experience, Bond started at Kossuth High School in 2012 and has since worked at and Booneville, where he led the team to an undefeated regular season and division championship in 2018. Bond spent the last four seasons as the defensive coordinator at Houston. He takes over from John Ketih, who left to become an assistant principal at New Albany Middle School. Bond's coaching experience and at Houston make him a promising addition to the Nettleton football program.

Read the full article

The post Nettleton hires Houston DC Kyle Bond as next head football coach appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Advertisement
Continue Reading

News from the South

Trending