Some Jackson Public schools are returning to in-person learning on Tuesday after being virtual due to the prolonged water crisis in the city.
District officials said in a news release that 19 schools have adequate water pressure for students and staff to return. Clean water will be available for those returning to the schools, according to the release.
These Jackson public schools reopened Tuesday
Baker Elementary
Water for flushing toilets was being distributed at seven sites in Mississippi’s capital city more than 10 days after winter storms wreaked havoc on the city’s water system. The sites were.
WLBT granted exclusive tour of O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant
WLBT granted exclusive tour of O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant By Anthony Warren | February 25, 2021 at 8:38 PM CST - Updated February 26 at 11:14 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On Thursday, 3 On Your Side was given an exclusive tour of ground zero for Jackson’s winter water crisis – the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant.
Public Works Director Charles Williams agreed to the tour to help the public better understand how the recent winter storms caused interruptions in water service for homes and businesses across the city.
The tour came more than a week into the crisis, and as half of the 43,000 customers served by Curtis were still experiencing low or no water pressure.