Jackson, Mississippi, was already losing an estimated 65% of its water - including millions of gallons that had been gushing from broken pipes for years, turning some areas into wetlands - when the system almost collapsed in 2022, said Ted Henifin, the water system's federally appointed third-party manager.
Aging drinking water systems leak trillions of gallons, further stressing shrinking U.S. cities
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The water system experienced increased pressure due to a spike when people filled their bathtubs in response to what officials called a “deliberate misinformation campaign” on social media about the city’s water supply, Jackson water manager Ted Henifin said.
East and West coasts prepare for new rounds of snow and ice as deadly storms pound U.S.
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