Hinds County · Jackson metro
Plumbing help in Jackson, MS
Older PipesFreeze Risk
Jackson's water system has been under a federal court-appointed manager since 2022, after years of failures, and boil-water notices remain part of life. Old housing and aging mains make leaks, pressure problems and water-quality concerns the heart of local plumbing.
- Median home built
- 1971
- Built before 1980
- 70%
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Water hardness
- See below
- Winter
- Occasional hard freezes
- Plumbing code
- Local
The plumbing calls that come up most in Jackson
- Water Filtration Systems
Frequent boil notices and discolored water lead many households to add point-of-use filtration.
- Water Line Repair
Aging service lines and pressure swings cause leaks between the street and the house.
- Water Pressure Problems
System pressure drops show up as low pressure at the tap.
Jackson's 1970s housing and its pipes
The median home in Jackson was built in 1971, and 70% of homes predate 1980. Homes from that era were typically built with copper supply, early plastic (ABS or PVC) drains, some cast iron.
- Galvanized steel supply (1900–1960)
- Copper supply (1950–2000)
- Polybutylene (some homes) (1978–1996)
- PEX / CPVC (1995–today)
Emergency plumbing in Jackson
Call (833) 878-1592Shut off your main water supply if it's safe to do so. The emergencies below are listed most likely first for Jackson homes, based on local conditions.
Where Jackson's water comes from
JXN Water has been run by an interim third-party manager appointed by federal court order on November 29, 2022; its O.B. Curtis plant treats Ross Barnett Reservoir water, and a well system serves about 6,000 connections. [1]
JXN Water issues boil-water notices after events that drop pressure, such as a May 2024 power loss at the O.B. Curtis plant, and reports seasonal manganese that can discolor water. [2]
When Jackson gets a hard freeze
Occasional hard freezes · 70% of Jackson homes were built before 1980
Heavy rain and storms
Plumbing services for Jackson homes
Jackson plumbing questions
What should I do during a Jackson boil-water notice?
Boil water for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth until JXN Water lifts the notice. Then flush taps and replace filter cartridges.
Why is my Jackson tap water discolored?
JXN Water reports seasonal manganese from the Ross Barnett Reservoir, which can discolor water. Run cold water until it clears and report persistent problems to the utility.
Who licenses plumbers in Jackson?
Larger jobs require a Mississippi State Board of Contractors license; for smaller work, ask the city which local license applies.
Would a water filter help in Jackson?
A certified filter can improve taste and reduce specific contaminants. Choose one certified for what concerns you. See water filtration.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- JXN Water · checked 2026-10-01
- JXN Water, Boil Water Notices · checked 2026-10-01