The federal government wants to work with officials in Mississippi's capital city to reach a legal agreement that ensures Jackson can sustain its water system in the future, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan said Monday.
Advocates say the long-running problems at Jackson's troubled water plant show the largely Black city has been neglected by the Republican-controlled state government.
Increased labor/contracting costs to effect repairs and deferred maintenance during that period totaled $1,158,297.26.
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Emergency repairs are still underway after problems at Jackson’s main water treatment plant caused most customers to lose service in August and September.