Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Select Areas in Natchez, MS

This notice has been lifted.

ENDED 9/3/2020

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE
IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (STARTING 08/31/2020)

CUSTOMERS OF NATCHEZ WATER WORKS (601) 445-5521

NUMBER OF AFFECTED CUSTOMERS: APPROXIMATELY 351

AFFECTED AREAS:

John R. Junkin Drive from Homochitto Street to MS River Bridge and Immediate
Surrounding Areas.

Note: If you are not listed in the areas above, but you lost water pressure, then
you are under a Precautionary Boil Water Notice Also. Please advise Natchez
Water Works in this instance by calling 601-445-5521. (press 8 for after hours)

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 unless it has been made with boiled water. Freezing will not
    necessarily kill harmful bacteria.
  • Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, or fountain soft drinks.
• DO
  • Boil Water vigorously for one minute before it is consumed.
  • 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.

View the Official notice here: PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE 8-31-2020

FOR UPDATES GO TO NATCHEZWATERWORKS.COM