BOIL WATER ALERT FOR PARTS OF HINDS COUNTY

MS STATE DEPT OF HEALTH

The Mississippi State Department of Health is issuing a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from the City of Jackson-Maddox Road water supply located in Hinds County.

THIS AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 15,885 CUSTOMERS that are served by the well system located on Maddox Road.. This includes customers located West of Westhaven Boulevard, North Westhaven Drive, East Westhaven Drive, and South Westhaven Drive, Westwood Drive, Sunnybrook Drive; South of Interstate 20, West of Robinson Road Extension; West of Robinson Road Extension/Suncrest Drive to Cooper Road; West and South of Forest Hill Road/West of Interstate 55; Oak Creek Subdivision; Cedar Hills Subdivision; Brookhollow Subdivision; Willowood Subdivision; Oak Leaf Subdivision; and Lake Dockery Subdivision.

THIS AFFECTS ONLY THE CUSTOMER AREAS LISTED ABOVE. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT ANY CUSTOMERS SERVED BY THE CITY OF JACKSON’S SURFACE WATER SYSTEM.

Map of affected well water areas  »

Water sampling showed the presence of E. coli. bacteria.

Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously for one minute before it is consumed. This precaution will last at least two full days and residents will be immediately alerted when the boil water alert is lifted.

Presence of E. Coli

The United States Environmental Protection Agency sets drinking water standards and has determined that the presence of E. coli is a serious health concern. Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children and people with severely compromised immune systems.

The presence of these bacteria in water generally results from a problem with the treatment process or pipes which distribute the water.

Checklist for Safe Water Use

DO NOT

* Do not drink tap water while the water system is under a boil water advisory.

* Do not drink from water fountains in parks, public or private buildings that receive water from the affected system.

* Do not use ice made from water today. Freezing will not necessarily kill harmful bacteria.

* Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, or fountain soft drinks.

DO

* Wash your dishes in boiled water, or use paper plates for the next few days.

* Wash your fruits and vegetables with boiled or bottled water since they may have been exposed to affected water from grocery store sprayers.

* Wash your hands and bathe as usual. Bathing is safe as long as no water is swallowed.

* Brush your teeth with boiled or bottled water.

* Cook with tap water if the food will be boiled for at least one minute.

AND REMEMBER:

* Properly chlorinated water in swimming pools is safe.

* Fish in aquariums are not affected.

Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute will inactivate all major types of harmful bacteria.

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