Lumumba said the city's 'ambitious' goal is to have the boil water notice lifted by Saturday.
by Alex Rozier, Mississippi Today December 28, 2022 Jackson's water pressure had begun to recover as of Wednesday morning, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said at a press conference later that day, adding that the"far reaches," such as south and west Jackson, are still experiencing low levels from their taps.
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