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JEA has reported instances of decreased water pressure in certain areas, attributing this issue to an increase in demand.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the First Coast braces for another wave of freezing temperatures, utility providers are calling on residents to conserve water and electricity to help ease the increased demand on resources.
On Sunday, JEA noted that the statewide electric grid is experiencing higher-than-usual demand due to the cold weather.
“Although JEA’s infrastructure is operating as anticipated, the availability of power is constrained,” a spokesperson explained.
Both JEA and Beaches Energy Services are advising customers to minimize their usage of utilities during this period.
The City of Jacksonville Beach announced that all city and Beaches Energy Services offices will open at 11:00 a.m. on Monday to reduce electricity demand during peak morning hours.
JEA asks that people limit energy and water usage between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday morning, whether it be by taking shorter showers or postponing dishwasher and washing machine usage.
First Coast News has received several calls from people in Jacksonville reporting water issues and busted pipes, including one at our own news station.
JEA says that it has also heard concerns about low water pressure across Downtown Jacksonville, which it attributes to high demand.
To reduce demand and potentially your bill, JEA says to only run faucets at a “slow, rapid drip” to prevent freezing pipes, rather than a large stream.
Anyone with a burst or cracked pipe on their property is advised to cut the water off at the stop and waste valve, or contact JEA to cut the supply at the meter.