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EPA launches investigation into Jackson water crisis
The work will be similar to the investigations in Flint, Michigan, and Red Hill, Hawaii, an official said.
Normal water pressure restored to most of Jackson, Miss., officials say
But some officials fear the pressure increase could break aging pipes. And Jackson's mayor says the state capital is "still in an emergency."
Water pressure improves in Jackson, as treatment plant repairs continue
The entire city had been without water or with low pressure at one point. Figures on how many homes and businesses had service restored were not available.
Jackson water crisis frustrates residents: "I can't flush the toilet"
The National Guard has been called to help as schools and businesses have been forced to close, but the urgent crisis has no end in sight.
Combating Mississippi's water crisis
Officials in Mississippi are warning there is no clear end in sight for the ongoing water crisis in Jackson. Waikinya Clanton, the director of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Mississippi state office, joins CBS News to discuss how she and her office are responding to the disaster and aiding residents in need.
FEMA administrator calls water crisis in Mississippi a "tragic situation"
"Our focus right now for FEMA is ... making sure that they have safe water to drink" in Jackson, the state capital, Deanne Criswell told CBS News.
Water crisis is "absolutely tragic," FEMA head says
The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, hit its fourth day on Thursday, as authorities are still struggling to get the city's water treatment plant back online and deliver safe drinking water to residents. In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said her agency is responding immediately to help alleviate the "tragic situation."
Emergency repairs at Mississippi water plant
Over 150,000 residents in Jackson, Mississippi remain without safe drinking water after flooding over the weekend damaged the water treatment plant. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins David Begnaud from Jackson with the latest.
Emergency declared in Mississippi water crisis
The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, has deepened, with President Biden declaring it an emergency. The state capital, which has a majority Black population, is dealing with problems on multiple fronts. Janet Shamlian reports.
No clean water in parts of Mississippi
More than 150,000 people don't have access to safe drinking water in Jackson, Mississippi after a water treatment plant in the state capital malfunctioned due to major flooding. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins "CBS News Mornings" from Jackson to share what she's heard from people who live in the area and the calls for help being sent out by the city's mayor.
Jackson residents struggle for safe water
Jackson, Mississippi's capital city, is grappling with multiple water problems. Tens of thousands of residents are without running water after flooding caused problems in one of two water-treatment plants. Janet Shamlian reports.
Biden declares Miss. state of emergency due to capital's water crisis
Water was out at many places in Jackson and pressure was low in others due to flood damage at an already-troubled water treatment plant.
State of emergency in Mississippi's capital due to water supply problems
Heavy rains caused problems at a water treatment plant, leading to low pressure and concerns about firefighting and people's ability to take showers and flush toilets.
Drinking water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi
A state of emergency has been declared for Jackson, Mississippi, due to the ongoing water crisis. Residents have no safe drinking water and lack running water after recent storms damaged the city's water treatment plant. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins John Dickerson with the latest.
PFAS: The water contaminant that scientists say isn't going away
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (known as PFAS) are long-lasting compounds that are showing up in soil, ground water, drinking water sources, even rainfall, and have been linked to cancer, liver damage, thyroid disease, and other ailments.
Jet fuel leak poisons drinking water in Hawaii
Thousands of Navy families living near Pearl Harbor have been poisoned after a jet fuel leak contaminated the tap water system. Investigations revealed a failure of leadership and oversight as the cause of this dangerous incident. David Martin has more.
Californians could face mandatory water cuts amid drought
Newsom is urging local water agencies to ramp up their conservation messaging to avoid the need for mandatory restrictions.
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