According to the City of Jackson, the Jackson Fire and Rescue teamed up with the SEMO Food Bank to offer the free water.
While supplies last, one case of bottled water per household is available for pickup at Fire Station #1, located at 525 S. Hope Street.
The city asks that you bring a photo ID or utility bill to show your proof of address at the time of pickup.
They currently have 144 cases, with 24 bottles in each case, to give away on a first-come, first-serve basis and only those customers located in the boil water order area are eligible to receive a free case.
According to the Water Distribution District, the water can’t be tested until Sept. 4 and the boil water order is in effect until Wednesday, Sept. 5.
The City of Jackson issued a mandatory boil water order for the east side of Jackson, effective immediately, and continuing for at least the next 48 hours.
According to the City, at least two water main breaks were reported on Monday morning.
While city crews are excavating, removing, inspecting and replacing the water mains, the resulting loss of water pressure required a mandatory order.
The boil water order started immediately and expires at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, unless otherwise notified.