25% of Jackson, Mississippi's residents face water service cutoffs due to unpaid bills.

Long-unpaid bills have led to water service cutoffs at some apartment complexes in Mississippi's capital city, Jackson. JXN Water, which operates the city's water system, has made improvements to water flow consistency and reliability but states that everyone must pay their fair share for services. About 25% of the city's residents live in poverty, and the water system nearly collapsed in 2022, leaving many without water for essential purposes.

July 10, 2024
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