JACKSON ENERGY AUTHORITY PRESS RELEASE:

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Power Authority water system experienced a water main break on Highway 45 South that resulted in a significant loss of water system pressure in the Pinson area.

As a precaution, we are asking customers in Pinson south of South Elementary School to boil their water before using it for consumption. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this issue.

What does this mean? What should i do?

✓ DO NOT DRINK WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, boil for three (3) minutes and allow to cool before use or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing food until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

✓ Water main breaks that result in loss of system pressure can introduce disease-causing organisms into the water system. These organisms include bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. The above symptoms are not only caused by organisms in drinking water. If you have any of these symptoms and they persist, we recommend that you seek medical advice.

✓ People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly people may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice from their healthcare providers about drinking water.

What is being done?

The Jackson Energy Authority is repairing the main break. We will let you know when you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the issue within 48 hours.

For more information, please contact the Jackson Energy Authority at (731) 422-7500.

State Water System ID: TN0000299

Date/Time of distribution: 11/4/24 17:45