Jackson’s water crisis was triggered by floods and compounded by racism

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By Joseph LeeAug 30, 2022, 8:48 pm208 pts
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency in Jackson, with 180,000 people in the area facing low or no water pressure, and water unsafe for drinking. “Do not drink the water,” Governor Reeves said in an emergency briefing. “Be smart, protect yourself, protect your family, preserve…

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