Jackson, Mississippi's water pipes were a mess for years. Regulators ignored it-and then disaster struck
Jackson's aging water infrastructure has failed dramatically, impacting public health and access to safe drinking water for over 160,000 residents.
Big Companies Cashed In on Mississippi's Water. Small Towns Paid the Price.
Jackson, Mississippi experienced two major water crises in 2021 and 2022, leaving thousands without running water.
German corporation Siemens failed to deliver on their promise to install modern water meters in Jackson, resulting in inaccurate water bills and lost revenue.
Jackson, Mississippi's water pipes were a mess for years. Regulators ignored it-and then disaster struck
Jackson's aging water infrastructure has failed dramatically, impacting public health and access to safe drinking water for over 160,000 residents.
Big Companies Cashed In on Mississippi's Water. Small Towns Paid the Price.
Jackson, Mississippi experienced two major water crises in 2021 and 2022, leaving thousands without running water.
German corporation Siemens failed to deliver on their promise to install modern water meters in Jackson, resulting in inaccurate water bills and lost revenue.