Water

Justice Department Threatens Legal Action Over Water Crisis In Jackson, Mississippi

“We are prepared to file an action... but would hope this matter could be resolved with an enforceable agreement," the department said in a letter to the city.
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Privatization Isn’t The Answer To Jackson’s Water Crisis

Studies have repeatedly shown that ending public administration of water supplies doesn’t work — but that’s now on the table in Mississippi.
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All The Convincing You'll Need To Ditch Bottled Water For Good

The plastic packaging of your beloved bottled water may pose certain health risks. Here's what experts want you to know.
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Boil-Water Notice Lifted In Jackson, Mississippi, After Nearly 7 Weeks

“We have restored clean water,” the governor said Thursday.
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, AP

Opinion: In Jackson, Mississippi, It’s Easy To Go Missing When No One Is Looking For You

The water had been a problem for years. Everyone knew this. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba begged for help, and no one did anything to fix it.
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Mississippi Governor Says Water Pressure Is Now 'Solid' In Jackson

The city remains under a boil water notice, which first went into effect on July 30.
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FEMA Director Says It's ‘Too Early’ To Tell When Jackson Will Have Clean Water Again

Residents of Mississippi's majority-Black capital still don't have clean water after rains worsened the existing infrastructure.
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Tucker Snarks That Jackson Water Crisis Will Let Mayor Fully Radicalize City

The Fox News host's sneering segment targeted progressive Mayor Chokwe Lumumba amid the city's devastating water shortage.
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Jackson, Mississippi, Is Without Running Water For 'Unknown Period Of Time'

Heavy rains and flooding caused pumps in the water treatment center of Mississippi's capital city to fail, the mayor said.
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Celebrities Penalized For Wasting Water In California Drought

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Kevin Hart, Dwyane Wade and Sylvester Stalone exceeded water allowances by 150% at least four times.
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