JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Ninety-three precautionary boil water notices have been issued so far this year, mostly as a result of leaks in Jackson's aging water lines.
City official tells the Clarion-Ledger (http://on.thec-l.com/1D52sVG) at least 75 water line leaks have occurred this year and more are expected.
Councilman Charles Tillman says the aging water pipes will continue to break apart because they have been there so long.
The key question is whether the city of Jackson has an infrastructure emergency. Mayor Tony Yarber says he declared the emergency declaration because of the water system failures that negatively impacted public health and safety.
The emergency declaration allows the city to bypass the normal bidding process in seeking and awarding services and will allow the city to seek federal and state funds.
Information from: The Clarion-Ledger, http://ift.tt/GIU16h
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