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Jackson to get first round of $600 million in federal funds

Jackson to get first round of $600 million in federal funds

June 8, 2023 at 7:00 am 0 comments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week the City of Jackson, Miss., will receive $115 million to support critical water infrastructure investments that will help ensure safe and reliable drinking water for residents. The funding comes from a $600 million Congressional appropriation forRead More

Stantec hired to lead water system improvements in Jackson

Stantec hired to lead water system improvements in Jackson

April 17, 2023 at 7:45 am 0 comments

Stantec has been selected by JXN Water, LLC to lead the analysis and design of improvements to the water distribution system serving the residents of Jackson, Mississippi. The project is part of a federal effort to address the ongoing water crisis that has plagued theRead More

Jackson again issues boil water advisory amid winter weather

Jackson again issues boil water advisory amid winter weather

January 3, 2023 at 9:48 am 0 comments

Officials in the City of Jackson, Mississippi, issued another boil water advisory in December following pressure issues in the distribution system caused by leaks amid severe winter weather that engulfed much of the United States over the holidays. “The issue has to be significant leaksRead More

Jackson hires former HRSD GM Henifin as interim water manager

Jackson hires former HRSD GM Henifin as interim water manager

December 5, 2022 at 6:01 am 0 comments

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, has appointed Ted Henifin as interim third-party manager of the water system. Henifin will be tasked with correcting some the disorder that has plagued system in recent years, culminating in this summer’s crises that left hundred of thousands with accessRead More

NACWA, EPA, local leaders celebrate success stories as Clean Water Act turns 50

NACWA, EPA, local leaders celebrate success stories as Clean Water Act turns 50

October 18, 2022 at 9:12 am 0 comments

Leading members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) took part in a national news conference this month, drawing attention to the impact of 10 major rain and flood events in 2022 and examining how the aggregate effect of climate change and arisingRead More