City officials in Jackson, Mississippi, on Christmas Day announced that residents must now boil their drinking water due to water lines bursting in the frigid temperatures.
“Please check your businesses and churches for leaks and broken pipes, as these add up tremendously and only worsen the problem,” the city said in a statement, adding: “We understand the timing is terrible.”The problems come months after the water system in Jackson — the state capital with about 150,000 residents — Most of Jackson lost running water for several days in late August after flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water treatment plants.
Along with the order to boil drinking water, city officials said some residents also have reported low water pressure or no water pressure. The city’s water system saw “fluctuating” pressure The Christmas Day announcement said crews were working to make repairs, but it did not give an estimate on how long the disruption might last.
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