Residents of Jackson, Mississippi is under a boil order due to complications at a water treatment plant. Additionally, some residents have low or no water pressure at all. It all started when a worker discovered a problem that the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant. City engineer Dr. Charles Williams said they were forced to shut down a portion of the plant after it was discovered that a bad batch of chemicals somehow got into the water.
It is predominantly Southern Jackson that is experiencing low or no water pressure. Last Tuesday, the water pressure rose to 78 psi (up from 75 psi), but the safe zone is between 85 and 90 psi.
The city will continue to be under a boil order, but it is expected to be lifted as early as Thursday, so long as the Department of Health conducts two positive water tests. Here’s how you can find out whether or not a boil order affects you. The city also distributed 10 pallets of bottled water to residents on Tuesday.
The question that we asked upon reading this news is why put Jackson under a boil order? A boil order is designed to get rid of pathogens, viruses, and bacteria in tap water. It’s not necessarily known for getting rid of pre-existing chemicals!
What Does Boiling Your Water Under a Boil Order Do?
A boil order is a public-health advisory or directive issued by either governmental or public-health advisory to consumers when a community’s drinking water is or could be contaminated by pathogens.
Boil orders happen all the time, especially in the Ozarks. With so many residents on well water, a flooded or contaminated well can physically hurt people and families relying on that water. The case in Jackson, however, isn’t a typical boil order.
Under a boil order, you are allowed to
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shower,
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wash dishes,
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wash clothes,
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water your garden/lawn,
However, you will want to refrain from the following:
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drinking water,
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brushing your teeth with unboiled water,
How to Disinfect Your Water During a Boil Order
There are two ways you can disinfect your tap water during a boil order:
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Boil it
Here, you would fill a pot with water, bring it to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute, then turn down the heat and let the water cool.
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Disinfect it
If your water is clear, you can add unscented bleach – 1/8 teaspoon to 1 gallon of water. Mix well and wait about 30 minutes before drinking. If your tap water is cloudy, you may want to add ¼ teaspoon of unscented household bleach to every 1 gallon of water.
In summary, there are already loads of contaminants, plastics and toxins in our oceans. The kicker is that all of this pollution starts on land! If you live in the Ozarks and would like to see what contaminants are in your tap or well water, this is something we specialize in – water testing! Get yourself a complementary hassle-free quote on a water filtration system in your home, don’t hesitate to give us a call! (417) 881-4000. We will have one of our techs come out and provide you with a free quote!
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