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."
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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.
Water crisis continues in Jackson
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Mississippi's water crisis poses severe risk to dialysis patients
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National Guard deployed to Jackson, Miss.
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Jackson's water crisis hurting businesses
Authorities are struggling to provide residents with safe drinking water in Jackson, Mississippi, after failures in the city's water system. The crisis is shutting down businesses and forcing residents to wait in long lines for clean water. Tanyalyn Burns, a restaurant manager at Bravo! Italian Restaurant and Bar in Jackson, joins CBS News to talk about the impact.
Mississippi faces urgent water crisis
Conditions remain dire in Jackson, Mississippi, where an urgent water crisis is ongoing. Officials have issued warnings against using the water in certain circumstances with no end in sight. Elise Preston has more.
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.
Mississippi water crisis hits fourth day
In Jackson, Mississippi, authorities are struggling to get the city's water treatment plant back online. The humanitarian crisis for nearly 200,000 residents is in its fourth day and has left residents asking how an American city can be without clean water in 2022. Elise Preston reports.
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."
Systemic problems behind Jackson water crisis
The situation in Jackson, Mississippi is worsening as residents endure a fourth day without clean water. And it's not the first time this has happened in Mississippi's capital. Donna Ladd, the editor and co-founder of the Jackson Free Press, joins CBS News to discuss how a deep history of systemic and environmental racism allowed the problem to develop over decades.
Mississippi water crisis on fourth day
A boil water advisory is in effect for roughly 150,000 people in Mississippi’s capital. Over the weekend, severe flooding damaged the city’s water treatment plant, causing the system to fail. Now that the issue has hit a crisis point, there are growing questions about the city’s infrastructure and racial inequity. Jackson city councilman Aaron Banks and former senior advisor for public engagement for President Biden Trey Baker join CBS News to discuss the systemic issues plaguing the city in the wake of the water crisis.
Business struggles in Jackson water crisis
Green Ghost Tacos has gone more than 35 days without running water. Manager Ashley Hughes joins "CBS News Mornings"" to explain how they are keeping the business running.
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.
Water emergency declared in Mississippi capital
A state of emergency has been declared for Jackson, Mississippi, due to the growing water crisis in the state capital. Residents are without safe drinking water and virtually no running water after recent storms damaged the city's water treatment plant. Janet Shamlian reports.
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.
Water emergency in Jackson, Mississippi
A state of emergency was declared in Jackson, Mississippi, after heavy rain overwhelmed the water treatment system, leaving many homes without an adequate supply. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Storm-weary South braces for more flooding
Severe weather remains in the forecast across the South as Mississippi braces for more possible flooding. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren has the forecast.
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