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Mississippi governor Tate Reeves is expected to provide an update on Jackson’s water crisis at 11:30 a.m.
The O.B. Curtis Water Plant made significant gains overnight and into this morning. There are some challenges remaining to navigate over the next few days, but the outlook for today is currently continued progress.
In the coming days, Reeves said, there will be a need for electricians, mechanics, divers and other skilled operators to complete the work necessary to restore Jackson’s water system.
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“It’s happening at a pace and level of professionalism that I am grateful for,” Reeves said. He cautioned, however, “There is still a lot of work to be done.”
Reeves said, “Until we get the above-ground tanks back to an adequate level, that will cause poor water pressure at times.”
Over half of the tanks on the surface system have begun filling back up. Others will make gains as we progress. Many areas throughout Jackson now have some pressure. Areas closer to the plant are experiencing almost normal pressure. 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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