MDEQ is warning Jackson residents of a substantial sewer break in Northeast Jackson that intensifies a long-issued water contact advisory for an area creek.
MDEQ’s Office of Pollution Control received and responded to a sewage related complaint this afternoon from a resident who lives near White Oak Creek. MDEQ’s Field Services team verified the complaint in the immediate vicinity of the creek, at the intersections of Ridgewood Road, Fairfax Circle, Adkins Boulevard and Timberlain Drive, and alerted officials with the City of Jackson.
The line where the break occurred is referred to by the city as the “White Oak Interceptor”. The 24” sewer line runs parallel to White Oak Creek. It appears a portion of the creek bank slid and caused the main line to collapse. City orficials tell MDEQ that they are working on both a temporary and long-term fix.
While White Oak Creek (as well as many creeks and water bodies in the Jackson area) has been-and remains-under a water contact advisory since June 2019, the current situation requires a heightened reminder that people should avoid water contact such as swimming, wading, and fishing in the White Oak Creek area.
MDEQ will remain in contact with city officials and continue to monitor the situation. Media inquiries should be directed to the City of Jackson.