People in Jackson, Mississippi keep losing access to drinking water. The EPA has opened a civil rights investigation in the predominantly Black city.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan has visited Jackson several times this year during the recent water crisis to offer the agency’s support. The EPA is currently working with city and state officials on an agreement to codify ongoing federal involvement in overseeing and improving the Jackson’s water system.
Two weeks ago, the EPA announced that the local water was safe to drink again,ouncil before it’s flocal news station WLBTare moving with a sense of urgency because we know with this agreement in place—approved by and governed by a federal court – it will give a level of transparency that the community has been seeking,” Regan said.
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