Here's where you can pick up fresh water in Memphis as MLGW's boil water advisory continues

Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal
·2 min read

Memphis City Council will distribute cases of water in multiple locations starting Saturday at noon, as Memphis Light, Gas & Water's boil water advisory continues.

City Council is opening seven locations across the city to distribute water to Memphians who live in the affected areas. Residents can receive one case per car on a first come, first serve basis. The exact number of cases available, as well as when distribution locations will close was not announced.

The distribution locations are as follows:

  • Frayser-Raleigh Senior Center − 3985 Egypt Central Rd, Memphis, TN 38128

  • Bert Ferguson Community Center − 8505 Trinity Rd, Cordova, TN 38018

  • Hickory Hill Community Center − 3910 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis, TN 38115

  • Orange Mound Community Center − 2572 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38114

  • MPLOY Lot (Near Liberty Stadium) − 315 S Hollywood St, Memphis, TN 38104

  • Gaston Community Center − 1048 S 3rd St, Memphis, TN 38106

  • Ed Rice Community Center − 2935 N Watkins St, Memphis TN 38127

In addition to city-sponsored distribution, the Shelby County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency will be giving away cases of water from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. Two are available for each vehicle.

The locations are as follows:

  • Shelby County Fire Station 62 − 4647 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN 38125

  • Shelby County Fire Station 66 − 5469 Raleigh Millington Rd, Millington, TN 38053

More: How do I keep my pipes from freezing? Tips to keep water going during sub-zero temperatures

MLGW issued the boil water advisory Friday as a precautionary measure. Once water pressure drops below 20 psi, the provider is obligated to issue the advisory, as per regulations.

"Due to days of freezing weather, MLGW has experienced multiple line breaks, which has resulted in a significant loss of pressure to the drinking water system in Memphis and Shelby County," MLGW announced on X, formerly known as Twitter.

When boiling water for use in cooking, drinking, brushing teeth or more, make sure the water remains at a rapid boil for at least one full minute before removing from heat. Seal water in sanitized containers with tight lids. Tap water is safe to shower in, but avoid getting it in your mouth.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Water distribution locations open in Memphis for boil water advisory