Boil Water Notice in South Jackson

The city of Jackson has issued a precautionary boil water notice for about 355 customers in south Jackson. The advisory is below, verbatim:

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE

City of Jackson Water crews are repairing a 16″ water line break at the corner of Siwell and Raymond Roads that has caused a loss of water pressure. Due to the loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following customers:

• [4600-5200] Raymond Rd
• Stratford Dr
• Hidden Valley Lane
• Overlook Place
• Western Hills Dr
• Sundown Trail
• Old Spanish Trail
• Wally World Lane
• Elizabeth Chapman Dr
• Owens Oak Dr
• Oakhill Cove
• Oakhill Dr
• Hillandale Dr
• Westbury Square

THIS ADVISORY AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 355 CUSTOMERS SERVED BY THE CITY OF JACKSON MADDOX ROAD WELL WATER SYSTEM (PWS 250012). A CODE RED CALL HAS BEEN INITIATED TO NOTIFY AFFECTED BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS IN THE AREA.

This is a precautionary advisory. This notice does not mean that water is unsafe, but it does mean that residents must take precaution and boil water before use. All customers are advised to boil their drinking water until further notice. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute for the following: cooking or baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula or food, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets, washing dishes, and all other consumption.

RESIDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. For more information, customers may call 601-960-2723 during business hours or 601-960-1778 (or 601-960-1875) after 3:00PM and on weekends.

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