Tag Archives: Jackson County Utility District

Increased water rates now in effect as the new year begins for the Jackson County Utility District. Residential water bills will now be a minimum of 23.95 a month for 800 gallons and $15.10 for anything over 1,000 gallons. Commercial prices range from $24.95 to $36.95 minimum with the same charge as residential for anything over 1,000 gallons. General Manager ... Read More »

The Jackson County Utility District has water supplied to all residents except on Big Branch Lane. The Jackson County Utility District is pulling water samples today, and expects to have results within 24 hours of delivery. The utility district said that if all samples come back negative, the boil notice could be lifted as early as tomorrow afternoon. However, the ... Read More »

The Jackson County Utility District has finished making repairs and will soon have all customers supplied with water. Office Manager Crystal Bean said the water tank is filled and lines are currently filling. Bean said there are roughly 100 people out of water in Flynns Lick still, but expects all customers to have water by the time they get home ... Read More »

The Jackson County Utility District remains under a Boil Notice until further notice as crews work to restore water and water pressure. Office Manager Crystal Bean said crews made progress Monday, cutting the number of water outages from 850 to roughly 150. Bean said water has been restored to Roaring River, Big Bottom and North Springs communities. “We’re needing a ... Read More »

The Jackson County Utility District is aiming to have water restored to all customers on Monday. Office Manager Crystal Bean said 850 customers are still without water due to Gainesboro’s water tank running dry. Bean said her crews are assisting Gainesboro to find lines that were underwater to get the tank refilled. “As the day goes on, their tank is ... Read More »

Jackson County has experienced significant utility damage due to flooding and rainfall over the weekend. The Jackson County Utility District has seen waterlines washout, leaving many customers without water at this time. Those areas include: New Hope Rd Schelley Knob Williford Lane Ft Blount Ferry Rd Flynn’s Creek Hunting Creek Rd Riley Creek Rd Pine Lick Rd Crabtree Creek Rd ... Read More »

The Jackson County Utility District is asking residents that have restored power to check their water meters for abnormal water usage. Field Supervisor Donnie Locke said with some people without power for five days, frozen and busted pipes are a concern. “A normal usage shouldn’t be 20 gallon a minute or something,” Locke said. “If you are over probably five ... Read More »