Jacobs Expands Role in Jackson, Mississippi with New Wastewater Operations Contract

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Jacobs (NYSE: J) was awarded a nine-year contract by JXN Water on Nov. 6, 2025 to operate and maintain the City of Jackson, Mississippi wastewater infrastructure. The agreement expands an existing water services contract and covers operation of three wastewater treatment plants and 99 pump stations. Immediate priorities include a condition assessment, a strategic improvement plan to restore reliability and prevent bypasses, and workforce development with certification programs. Jacobs cited prior local work, promised operational savings and noted broader regional utility contract extensions.

Positive

• Nine-year wastewater operations contract awarded on Nov. 6, 2025
• Contract covers 3 treatment plants and 99 pump stations
• Builds on existing water services relationship in Jackson
• Commitment to workforce development and operator certification

Negative

• Jackson system faces aging infrastructure, limited investment and compliance issues
• Contract outcomes subject to funding and legislative uncertainties cited by the company

Insights

Infrastructure operations analyst

Jacobs won a nine-year wastewater operations contract in Jackson, MS, expanding its municipal utility operations and service responsibilities.

Jacobs will operate three wastewater treatment plants and 99 pump stations under a nine-year agreement announced on Nov. 6, 2025, expanding an existing water services engagement and embedding staff to run day-to-day operations. The company lists immediate priorities as completing a comprehensive condition assessment and implementing a strategic improvement plan to restore reliability and prevent bypasses, and it will support workforce development and certification programs to address operator shortages.

Key dependencies include successful completion of the condition assessment, execution of the improvement plan, and availability of funding; the release explicitly notes forward-looking uncertainties such as timing of project awards and changes to governmental funding programs. Watch the progress and outcomes of the condition assessment, evidence of operational savings the manager cited, and milestones in workforce certification over the next 12–36 months as indicators of contract performance and realization of promised benefits.

Nine-year agreement will modernize wastewater systems and build operational resilience

DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was awarded a nine-year contract by JXN Water to operate and maintain the City of Jackson, Mississippi's wastewater infrastructure. The contract is an amendment to Jacobs' existing water services contract and marks a significant expansion of the company's role in supporting the city's essential water systems.

Under the agreement, Jacobs will operate and maintain Jackson's three wastewater treatment plants and 99 pump stations. The selection was based on Jacobs' track record in enhancing Jackson's water system and delivering impactful improvements through integrated service solutions.

Executive Vice President Greg Fischer said: "The agreement reflects our dedication to stabilizing and upgrading Jackson's water infrastructure, which has faced persistent challenges from aging systems, limited investment and regulatory compliance issues. With personnel already embedded in Jackson's water operations, we're positioned to deliver cost-effective solutions and engineering capability to drive long-term infrastructure improvements. Jacobs remains committed to the people of Jackson – investing in community initiatives, local talent, environmental stewardship and Jackson's future."

Jacobs' immediate priorities include supporting the completion of a comprehensive condition assessment and implementation of a strategic improvement plan focused on restoring system reliability and preventing bypasses. Jacobs will also invest in workforce development by transitioning existing staff and supporting certification programs – addressing the shortage of qualified operators and maintaining consistent, high-quality service for residents.

JXN Water Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin said: "In the throes of the water crisis, only Jacobs was willing to answer our calls for assistance. Since that time in December 2022, they have proven to be outstanding partners, delivering on their commitments and totally bought in to our shared mission of ensuring all Jacksonians have access to safe drinking water, all the time. Once again, Jacobs has stepped up and promised operational savings as they begin to operate our wastewater facilities. We look forward to expanding their mission, applying that same commitment to the people of Jackson with a focus on protecting public health and the environment with their wastewater expertise."

Jacobs' transformative work with JXN Water and local contractors has earned global recognition, with JXN Water nominated for Public Water Agency of the Year at the 2025 Global Water Awards. Beyond Jackson, Jacobs recently reinforced its water and wastewater utility operations footprint in South Central and Southeastern U.S., including extending utility contracts in San Marcos, Texas; Americus and Waynesboro, Georgia; and the Florida communities of Mary Esther and Pembroke Pines.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook. 

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "future," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, uncertainties as to, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation and executive orders related to governmental spending, including any directive to federal agencies to reduce federal spending or the size of the federal workforce, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, including the new tax legislation enacted in the U.S. in July 2025, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial positions or results of operations, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, and increased uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, among others. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What did Jacobs (J) announce on November 6, 2025 about Jackson wastewater operations?

Jacobs announced a nine-year contract to operate and maintain Jackson, Mississippi's wastewater system, covering 3 treatment plants and 99 pump stations.

How long is the Jacobs (J) wastewater contract in Jackson and what assets does it include?

The agreement is for nine years and includes operation of the city's three wastewater treatment plants and 99 pump stations.

Will the Jacobs (J) contract in Jackson include workforce development or training?

Yes. Jacobs said it will transition existing staff and support certification programs to address operator shortages and maintain service quality.

Does the Jacobs (J) announcement say how the Jackson contract affects company revenue or earnings?

The press release does not disclose quantified revenue or EPS impact; it highlights operational scope, expected savings and service priorities instead.

What immediate priorities did Jacobs (J) list for Jackson wastewater operations?

Jacobs listed a comprehensive condition assessment, a strategic improvement plan to restore reliability and measures to prevent bypasses.