Flooding has overwhelmed the aging water system in Jackson, MS, knocking out or dirtying the drinking water for 150,000 residents of the capital city.
The State Department of Health issued guidelines for people using the water in Jackson. Besides not drinking the tap water, they should not use ice made from it or use tap water in drinks, and they should only cook with boiled tap water. They should brush their teeth only with bottled water.and bathe as usual. Bathing is safe as long as no water is swallowed,” the state said. “Using your home dishwasher is not recommended.
Jackson has had water problems for years. In February 2021, the system failed when extremely cold weather caused pipes to freeze. The state imposed a boil water notice in late July when cloudiness was noticed in the city’s water, CNN said. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba declared a water system emergency on Aug. 29, which was followed by emergency orders from the state and the federal government.“Areas closer to the plant are experiencing almost normal pressure,” the release said. “Areas further from the plant and at higher elevations are still experiencing low to no pressure. This pressure will improve as the tank levels increase.”
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