The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi

THE LATEST

Jackson resident tries to fill communication gap over boil water notices

Jackson resident Amit Patel has started a text service to better inform water customers when they are under a boil water notice.

by Alex Rozier December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

GOVERNMENT

A water system so broken that one pipe leaks 5 million gallons a day

by Sarah Fowler, The New York Times March 23, 2023October 5, 2023

Thousands in Jackson lose running water on Christmas after freezing temps strain system

by Adam Ganucheau December 25, 2022December 25, 2022

$600 million slated for Jackson water in massive federal spending bill set for vote this week

by Bobby Harrison and Julia James December 20, 2022December 21, 2022

HEALTH

Jackson leaders insist city water is safe to drink. Some mothers struggle to trust them.

by Adria R. Walker July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Photos: March for clean water held in Jackson

by Eric J. Shelton September 27, 2022February 16, 2023

Clean water restored for Jackson, Reeves hints at city losing control

by Alex Rozier September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

EDUCATION

MSMS student wins NPR podcast competition for her reporting on Jackson water crisis

by Julia James June 21, 2023September 14, 2023

JSU students pleading for fixes to campus water system as officials quietly seek funding

by Alivia Welch, Open Campus and Molly Minta March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

ENVIRONMENT

Advocates attempt to intervene in Jackson water case, respond to judge’s criticism

by Alex Rozier September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Jackson community leaders call out Henifin for lack of collaboration, personnel issues

by Alex Rozier March 23, 2023March 24, 2023

Senate passes bill putting Jackson water under state control, House to vote next

by Alex Rozier February 7, 2023February 8, 2023

you asked, we answered.

MT Asks: Your questions about the Jackson water crisis answered

Environment reporter Alex Rozier answers six reader questions about the Jackson water crisis.

by Alex Rozier October 4, 2022October 4, 2022

more coverage

‘There’s a hunger to see if we can pull this off’: Henifin talks next steps for funding Jackson water

by Alex Rozier January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

Jackson is issuing a new boil water notice every other day

by Alex Rozier January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

Jackson lawmaker’s bill to allow ouster of mayors tabled after debate

by Geoff Pender January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Jackson lifts boil water notice over the weekend

by Alex Rozier January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

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