04/15/2024
JXN WATER TO HOST EVENT CELEBRATING
FIRST-OF-MANY SMALL PIPE REPLACEMENTS
Jackson, Miss. – JXN Water announces the first-of-many small pipe replacements have started to improve service for customers in South Jackson. JXN Water aims to replace 100 miles of pipe with similar projects across the city, addressing known concerns related to pipe condition and water pressure.
The ceremony will take place at noon on Tuesday, April 16, at 3208 Lakewood Drive. Attendees should approach the area through Wooddell Drive and turn on Lakewood Drive.
Replacing these undersized pipes will meet neighborhood needs and align with industry standards for a safe and reliable water system. JXN Water will replace the existing 2-inch-diameter pipes with upgraded 6-inch and 8-inch-diameter pipes. The new pipes will provide higher, more consistent water pressure and better fire hydrant performance.
The small pipe replacement also supports sustainable long-term operations for the city’s water system in multiple ways:
Asset Management – Understanding the condition of water infrastructure across the city.
GIS Mapping – Identifying where all the city’s water infrastructure is, both above and below ground.
Hydraulic Modeling – Mapping how water flows through the system.
JXN Water began work in March 2024. The area has historically experienced low water pressure, and the initial phase will replace one mile of pipe across seven sections in the area.
The initial one-mile pipe replacement is expected to be complete by this summer. Thanks to the hydraulic model and asset management, additional projects have been identified, and work will be ongoing in the Jackson community.
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