A boil water advisory was issued for some Caryville–Jacksboro Utilities customers nearly two weeks after a contamination scare. Jacksboro Elementary is closed due to a water main break, and students in areas with no water will be excused from school.
WHO:Caryville–Jacksboro Utilities; customers in affected service areas; Jacksboro Elementary students and staff
WHAT:Boil water advisory issued; Jacksboro Elementary closed; some students excused due to lack of water
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 1:27 PM ET
WHERE:Caryville–Jacksboro Utilities
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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