The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi
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Water Infrastructure Crisis in America
This chapter explores critical water main issues across the U.S., focusing on California's struggles with clean drinking water and aging infrastructure exacerbated by climate change. It highlights the challenges faced by Jackson, Mississippi, in managing deteriorating water systems while facing funding shifts to local municipalities. Urgent investment, estimated at $2.6 trillion, is deemed necessary to improve infrastructure ratings and prevent widespread crises in underserved communities.
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