JXN Water, the federally appointed utility, may issue voluntary or mandatory outdoor watering restrictions during low-pressure or supply events, especially after O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant disruptions.
Jackson's drinking water system is operated under a federal court-appointed Interim Third-Party Manager (Ted Henifin / JXN Water) following the 2022 O.B. Curtis WTP failure and subsequent EPA enforcement action. During boil-water notices and pressure events, JXN Water issues conservation requests asking residents to reduce non-essential outdoor use including lawn irrigation, car washing, and pool filling. Unlike many cities, Jackson does not currently impose calendar-day or odd-even watering schedules in normal conditions. Restrictions tighten during declared emergencies and may be enforced through service warnings rather than fines.
Ignoring mandatory conservation orders during a declared water emergency can prompt service warnings and, in extreme cases, flow restrictions on the offending account.
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