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Episode 9: Mississippi, Water Quality, and the EPA
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Episode 9: Mississippi, Water Quality, and the EPA

Llewellyn Jones
Feb 19, 2023
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EPA's Drinking Water Data Shows Large Reporting Gaps
Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors the quality of drinking water across the country. The EPA also maintains a database of incidents that cover infractions of SDWA and related incidents—from excess coliform bacteria, lead, and chemicals to boil water advisories and criminal complaints…
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2 years ago · Llewellyn Jones
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The Inconsistent Data of Jackson, Mississippi's Water Authority
In August, the water treatment plant for Jackson, Mississippi failed, sending untreated brown water through the pipes of the city, and the state declared an emergency. Homeowners regularly reported having no water pressure and seeing raw sewage flooding the streets. It was only since the end of October that the water was finally designated safe to drink…
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2 years ago · Llewellyn Jones

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