Legal action could be forthcoming from the federal government against the city for failure to properly staff, operate water system. The Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is back in Jackson this week meeting with the city’s Mayor and later with Governor Tate Reeves. I look forward to working together with the Mayor and City of Jackson to deliver long overdue relief for Jackson residents.”These meetings come as the U.S. Department of Justice has put the city on notice that it is prepared to file legal action against the city for Safe Drinking Water Act violations. Among the violations, the Department of Justice noted in their letter to the city that Jackson leaders have failed to adequately staff water treatment plants, failed to implement an Alternative Water Supply Plan, and failed to install corrosion control pursuant to the Lead and Copper Rule, among other violations. EPA Administrator Regan also attended a meeting with local pastors while in Jackson.

Source: The Guardian September 27, 2022 18:27 UTC