water crisis

Worker admits dumping raw waste into Jackson water system

JACKSON, Miss (AP) — An employee of a Mississippi wastewater hauling company pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for his part in illegally discharging industrial waste into the capital city’s sewer system. William Roberts, an employee of Partridge-Sibley Industrial Services,…

Jackson sees some improvement in its damaged water system

By MICHAEL GOLDBERG and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Officials in Mississippi's capital city say water pressure is improving but the city remains under a boil-water notice for safety. Jackson officials say pressure increased overnight to…