Article 5VGAM Mississippi's Capital City Continues To Struggle With Aging Water System

Mississippi's Capital City Continues To Struggle With Aging Water System

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Murjani Rawls
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Jackson, Mississipi's capital is home to a population that is more than 80% Black, with about 25% of residents living in poverty. The city has been plagued with water issues ranging from pressure, hot tap water, and lead poisoning. Just last February, artic weather hit and water froze at a Jackson treatment plant....

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