Social media’s atwitter after MLGW lifts boil advisory
Thousands of bottles of water were distributed at Hollywood Community Center and other locations as low water pressure and a rash of water main ruptures caused concern over possible contamination. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Light Gas and Water customers are rejoicing after the mandatory boil water was lifted Thursday.
Thank you to the many @MLGW employees who have been working nonstop for the last several days to restore water to our residents. I know this was no easy task. https://t.co/FGPKhtjege
— Mayor Jim Strickland (@MayorMemphis) February 25, 2021
This comes after it was issued Feb. 18 as water pressure declined. That drop resulted in main breaks. The Mid-South had about 10 inches and below-freezing temperatures after a few rounds of snow.
Thousands of residential customers, along with businesses, hospitals, schools and prisons were affected.
Check out the reactions below.
Inject Memphis tap water into my veins. I want to be buried with it. It's truly unbeatable. https://t.co/MUx1UJZdWA
— Trevor Birchett (@weathertrevor) February 26, 2021
Sorry, I can’t leave the house today. Got to catch up on laundry and dishes ✌🏼
— Winnie Wright (@WinnieWrightTV) February 26, 2021
The toddler tried to kill me. Was in the shower washing my hair since Memphis can now use our tap water… mane came in and yelled peek a boo! I damn near jumped out the roof 🤣. He opened the door and the shower curtain. Who raised this mane
— Walking Encylopedia (@SportMode_Chell) February 26, 2021
How does Starbucks have the audacity to not open as soon as the water advisory is lifted.
— Rachael Scarbrough (@TNRachael) February 26, 2021
Being able to drink Memphis tap water again combined with this Grizzlies performance.. pic.twitter.com/ddHyB1Ufb5
— Chris Faulkner (@FaulknerMemphis) February 26, 2021
My tweets don't always resonate, but when they do, they are typically about MLGW.
— Jeff Hulett (@JeffHulett) February 26, 2021
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