Bridge Closure on Dale Drive

Office of the Mayor Marion Town Hall 6021 Dale Drive Marion, MS 39342 August 21, 2023

Dear Residents of Marion and Neighbors,

RE: Bridge Closure on Dale Drive

I am writing to remind you about an upcoming bridge closure on Dale Drive, which will significantly impact our community. It is important that we all remain informed and prepared during this time.

Effective August 23, 2023, the bridge on Dale Drive will be closed for a period of at least 90 working days, weather permitting. This closure is necessary for essential maintenance and repair work to ensure the safety and longevity of the bridge structure.

During the closure, alternative routes will be established to minimize disruptions to traffic flow. Signage and detour instructions will be prominently displayed to guide motorists around the affected area. We kindly request your patience and understanding as we work diligently to complete these vital repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the bridge closure on Dale Drive, I encourage you to reach out to our dedicated team at the Marion Town Hall. They can be contacted at 601-483-9573, and our staff will be happy to assist you in any way they can.

We understand that this closure may cause inconveniences, and we sincerely apologize for any disruptions to your daily routines. However, the safety of our residents is our utmost priority, and this maintenance work is crucial to ensuring the continued reliability of our infrastructure.

Please stay updated through our official channels, including the town website and social media platforms, as we will provide regular updates on the progress of the bridge repairs. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time.

Thank you for your patience and support as we work together to maintain the safety and functionality of our community's infrastructure. Your resilience and understanding are what make Marion such a special place to live.

Warm regards,

Larry Gill Mayor of Marion

July Regular Board Meeting Rescheduled

NOTICE OF JULY MEETING RESCHEDULED:

Our monthly Board Meeting for July has been rescheduled due to the July 4th Holiday. The new date is set for Monday, July 3rd. Please make a note of the new date, and we hope you will attend. Your voice and input always matter to us as we work hard to move Marion forward!

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.

Contact & Meeting Information

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Andrew Bateman at 601.938.8153. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 and the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 PM at the Marion Town Hall.

Source of Water

Our water source is from wells drawing from the Lower Wilcox Aquifer. The source water assessment has been completed for our public water system to determine the overall susceptibility of its drinking water supply to identify potential sources of contamination. A report containing detailed information on how the susceptibility determinations were made has been furnished to our public water system and is available for viewing upon request. The wells for the Town of Marion have received moderate susceptibility rankings to contamination.

Period Covered by Report

We routinely monitor for contaminants in your drinking water according to federal and state laws. This report is based on results of our monitoring period of January 1st to December 31st, 2022. In cases where monitoring wasn’t required in 2022, the table reflects the most recent testing done in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations.

As water travels over the surface of land or underground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials and can pick up substances or contaminants from the presence of animals or from human activity; microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm-water runoff, and residential uses; organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations and septic systems; radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. It's important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.

View the full report now at: https://msrwa.org/2022CCR/Marion.pdf