Jackson officials say major water leak repaired at city zoo, saving nearly $1 million annually

JACKSON — City officials say a major water leak at the Jackson Zoo has been repaired, marking the first significant fix in a series of long-standing infrastructure issues and potentially saving the city nearly $1 million each year.

Mayor John Hohrn announced the completion of the repair, calling it an example of his administration’s efforts to tackle long-overdue problems.

“This is what the citizens of Jackson hired us to do,” Hohrn said. “We will meet problems head-on and provide solutions. The zoo is just one example of where we are dealing with issues that are long overdue. Spending $7,400 to save a million dollars is a pretty good return in my book.”

According to Parks and Recreation Director Steve Hutton, the $7,449 repair fixed a 2-inch water line that had broken where it connecte