fbpx
Connect with us

Mississippi News

Jackson water: Setback in water pressure, no timeline on repairs

Published

on

Jackson sees setback in water pressure, state has no timeline on repairs

In the day President Joseph Biden's federal emergency declaration to aid Jackson's drinking recovery, city and state announced a setback in restoring pressure on Wednesday due to continuing effects from flood and rainwater on the treatment .

After a promising increase in pressure on Tuesday, floodwaters coming in from the Ross Barnett Reservoir forced one side of the treatment plant to shut down Wednesday morning, state officials said, lowering pressure for throughout Jackson.

“Around five o'clock this morning, the intake water from the (Ross Barnett) Reservoir that is still impacted by and rain created a chemical imbalance with the conventional treatment side of the plant, which affected particulate removal, causing that side of the plant to be temporarily shut down, resulting in a water pressure loss from the conventional side,” said Jim Craig, Senior Deputy and Director at the .

Advertisement

While reiterating that it's impossible to know how many homes have low or no water pressure, Gov. Tate Reeves said that, during the afternoon, there were “very low levels in virtually every (elevated water) tank throughout” Jackson.

The goal is for the pressure at O.B. Curtis to reach 87 pounds per square inch (PSI), Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said. The pressure had climbed back up to 80 PSI on Tuesday night, he said, but fell back to 40 PSI after the setbacks on Wednesday.

At 40 PSI, most surface water customers have “low to no pressure,” a release from the city said.

While the plant is now treating and distributing water from the conventional side again, the water contains high levels of turbidity, Craig said, meaning that residents may see cloudiness and some color in their water. The state got approval from the Environmental Protection Agency to release water with high turbidity, and Craig added that despite its appearance, the water is safe to use for sanitation and is consumable when boiled.

Advertisement

Having evaluated the plant, the state health department has put together a list of needed fixes for O.B. Curtis, which include repairing raw water screens, replacing “quite a few” pumps and motors, and draining the sedimentation basins, which have a sludge build-up.

Jackson officials announced that a temporary water pump had been installed at O.B. Curtis and is now running, increasing the production ability by 5 million gallons of water per day.

Both Lumumba and Reeves were hopeful that the system would see gains in water pressure overnight when the demand for water is low, although Reeves added “there is still a tremendous amount of work to be done.”

“I do want to be clear and set expectations that there will be future interruptions, the one today,” Reeves said Wednesday.

Advertisement

The governor detailed the ongoing water distribution effort, which, starting Thursday, will include 600 members of the National Guard, who will help give out water from the state's “mega-sites” starting at noon. Reeves added that the Mississippi Forestry Commission and Mississippi Department of Public Safety will also be assisting.

The city is also distributing water; find a list of sites here.

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

Mississippi News

Sunny This Weekend Ahead of Rain Next Week – Home – WCBI TV

Published

on

www.wcbi.com – McKinley Dean – 2023-09-23 08:11:33

SUMMARY: The weather for Columbus, Mississippi predicts clear skies and lots of sunshine with temperatures reaching 90 degrees on Saturday. However, a few clouds will move in on Sunday, bringing a slight of isolated showers. The majority of the rain is expected to hold off until Monday. Overnight temperatures will start to cool off into the low 60s, making it feel more like Fall. Looking ahead to next , there is a better chance for rain, which will keep temperatures slightly cooler.

Read the full article

The post Sunny This Weekend Ahead of Rain Next Week – Home – WCBI TV appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Advertisement
Continue Reading

Mississippi News

Local addiction treatment center to host field day promoting recovery

Published

on

www.wcbi.com – Rosalyn Freeman – 2023-09-22 19:27:35

SUMMARY: Pines and Cady Hill Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Columbus, Mississippi, is hosting a Field Day to promote recovery and fun. The event, called the “Recovery ,” aims to build a bridge between individuals struggling with addiction and their families. The center hopes the event will show that it is possible to have fun while being sober. The event will also raise funds for the center's clients, who rely on sponsorships and community aid during their recovery . The activities will include an egg toss, three-legged race, tug of war, and limbo.

Read the full article

The post Local addiction treatment center to host field day promoting recovery appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Advertisement
Continue Reading

Mississippi News

Houston community gears up for 42nd Flywheel Festival

Published

on

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2023-09-22 19:24:56

SUMMARY: The 42nd Fall Flywheel in Houston, Mississippi is attracting fans of antiques, tractors, and engines. The festival provides an to learn about flywheels and their role in American engines. Clarke Easterling, owner of Windy Hill Foundry, is showcasing his work and hoping to make sales. Admission to the festival is , but there is plenty of food and antiques to buy. The festival also includes activities for kids, arts and crafts, skillet toss, and two anvil shoots. It is a popular for the community and a for Houston to attract new visitors.

Read the full article

The post Houston community gears up for 42nd Flywheel Festival appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Advertisement
Continue Reading

Trending