Memphis Boil Water Notice Enters Fourth Day Amidst Widespread Winter Weather Chaos

As repair crews work tirelessly, freezing rain in Arkansas and Missouri raises concerns of power outages and fatal accidents.

Memphis is on its fourth day of a boil water notice due to broken pipes caused by a week of sub-freezing temperatures, snow, and ice.
Memphis, Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen expects most customers to have water service restored on Monday and Tuesday, but they will still have to boil water, likely through Thursday.
The city has been repairing at least 51 water main breaks and located more than 4,000 leaks at homes and businesses.
28 water systems in Tennessee are under boil water notices and 17 counties are reporting operational issues with their water utilities.
Freezing rain in Arkansas and Missouri has led to warnings of possible power outages and fatal accidents.