The federal government is giving the City of Jackson, Mississippi $600 million to address its ongoing water crisis. Some say they are setting a precedent of what other cities will need when their time comes.
JACKSON, Miss. — In a city known for its hospitality, it's hard to find a restaurant filled with people that won't make you smile. However, behind those happy faces in Jackson, Mississippi, are concerns about the longevity of their business. Jeff Good owns multiple restaurants in Jackson and one of them is Bravo.
"And I really woke up to the issue that the whole system was being held together failing wire, scotch tape, and duct tape, and chewing gum about eight years ago," Good said."Two of my restaurants were closed for 21 days in February of 2021 because there was no water, and after that, we operated under boiled water for some period of time."
However, he emphasizes this financial help could be necessary for the future to help other cities fight their own battles. "You are correct that $600 million does not buy us a perfect system with all new shiny pipes and a new water treatment plant, but it does bring us a significant way along the path of ensuring sustainability," Lumumba said.
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