Jackson, Mississippi, preparing to go without water periodically for up to 10 years as crisis continues

Posted on AllSides January 30th, 2023
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Organizations in Jackson, Mississippi, are asking for help from other states as the water crisis dries up resources.

It’s been over five months since the Pearl River crested and Jackson, Mississippi’s water system failed. Now, crews are working to replace the pipe system, but families and businesses are prepared to go without water periodically, for up to 10 years.

Cities across the country are replacing fragile water pipe systems. Besides Jackson, there's Flint, Michigan, Baltimore, Maryland, and Houston, Texas. 

The systems are replaced section-by-section after failure. But, these years-long projects can cause water main breaks.

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