Their bathrooms. reporter: smith and her neighbor say it is a health risk. one out of three adults here tested positive for hook worms. it is not necessary for this to be going on in 2022. it should be the united states. this is the wealthiest country. our sewage systems should be our rights. reporter: she believes it is racism. in loudoun county which is majority black, the poverty rate is nearly double the national average. 40% of homes have inadequate or no sewer systems at all. katherine who grew up here. most people when they fine find out about it, they are shocked. they don t believe this reality.
To school, they feel that might help them. and meanwhile, they re not getting any education, no rights, no future. thank you for being with us. a quick note. this morning we have a special announcement to share. our nbc university news group, primetime event inspiring america is returning for a second year, returning influential people making an impact in their communities and industries. for the special i speak with climate change power how the dr. katherine haho, who combines her deep knowledge of climate science with her deep faith as an evangelical christian. she s automobile to rally even the most skeptical to join the fight against climate change. you can watch this on saturday, may 7th on nbc, msnbc and cnbc. on sunday may 8th, i ll be