Our Mission
The mission of the Jackson County Utility Authority is to lead Jackson County in a unified, efficient, approach in the protection of public health and the environment by providing consistent, quality water, wastewater, and environmental services to ensure the wise, beneficial use of public resources.
JCUA’s Role in the Community
JCUA was created in 2006 following Hurricane Katrina. The critical objectives of combining water and wastewater services under one organization were to promote resilience in the event of a disaster, improve the quality of the natural environment, and improve the planning and delivery of quality water and wastewater -- also referred to as water reclamation -- services across Jackson County.
JCUA operates 32 pump stations, 4 wastewater treatment/reclamation facilities, and approximately 100 miles of piping systems to serve the needs of over 125,000 residents and customers across Jackson County. JCUA also maintains two decentralized facilities to service wastewater needs in Wade and Big Point. Each part of the overall system plays a critical role in treating and reclaiming wastewater so it can be returned to the environment, all while protecting public health and water quality.
To learn more about JCUA operations, read the Project Overview Information Sheet or visit the JCUA website at https://www.jcua-ms.us/.