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Our Wastewater System
Many years ago, the practice of not treating wastewater before piping it to rivers was acceptable. Across the country, environmental awareness was not at the forefront and few considered it a health problem. At times, the flooded river water would back up the wastewater into the sewers. The State of…
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Maintaining Drains & Pipes
The drains and pipes in our homes, businesses and industries are responsible for carrying away wastewater, not for disposal. Avoid common clogs and potential backups by reviewing the topics below.
System Maintenance
Protecting the infrastructure of the wastewater system requires extensive maintenance to ensure the wastewater that leaves our homes, businesses and industries doesn’t cause harm to our environment.
Wastewater
From the miles of infrastructure, to the collection process to the thorough treatment, Jackson Energy Authority’s wastewater system provides an invaluable, vital service for the health of our community and good stewardship of our environment.
No-Cost & Low-Cost Tips
Better energy management can yield long-term benefits. By making simple energy choices – many without even spending a thing - you can help keep your utility bills down and your home energy efficient. Typically, around half of your energy bill comes from heating and cooling your home. Water heating comes…
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Hot & Cold Weather Tips
Just as no-cost and low-cost tips help with better energy management any time of the year, taking control of your energy usage during the hottest and coldest months will as well. Did you realize that while you are away on summer or winter vacation, your home is not? You can…
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Home Energy Evaluations
Wasted energy is wasted money. Find out how you can detect energy waste at its source with the help of JEA and TVA EnergyRight®. The resources make improving your home's energy efficiency easier. Learn what upgrades your home needs to be its most energy efficient by completing a home energy…
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Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide, or CO, can form when fuels like charcoal, coal, gasoline, kerosene, natural gas, oil, propane and wood are burned without a sufficient supply of air. It is known as the silent killer due to it’s odorless, colorless, tasteless, non-irritating properties. Sources of CO include appliances, portable generators, tools…
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Pipeline Markers
The natural gas pipeline infrastructure transports natural gas through a 2.5 million mile underground pipeline system, including 2.2 million miles of local utility distribution pipelines and 300,000 miles of transmission pipelines that stretch across the country. Pipeline markers are indicators used to give visible warning that an underground natural gas…
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Public Awareness
Pipelines are one of the safest, most efficient and most reliable ways to transport energy resources. This network of underground pipes and lines delivers natural gas to home, businesses and industries, therefore out-of-sight, out-of-mind. It’s important to provide natural gas education and safety awareness to help remind the public that…
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