Category: water
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Flint, Michigan
In April 2014, Flint, Michigan, a primarily black city, changed its water source from Lake Huron to the Flint River to help save money. This change caused water distribution pipes to corrode and discharge lead and other contaminants into the city’s drinking water. This resulted in a variety of health issues for residents, including itchy…
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Jackson, Mississippi
The town of Jackson, Mississippi, is facing a water crisis that is putting thousands of people in danger. The beautiful town of Jackson, Mississippi, known as the “city with soul,” is in critical need of change. The issue Jackson faces today has resulted from neglect over the past decades. In the summer of 2022, heavy…
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Warm Springs Indian Reservation
The Warm Springs Indian Reservation water crisis is a complex issue that has plagued the indigenous community of the Warm Springs Tribe in Oregon for decades. Situated in the arid landscape of central Oregon, the reservation has faced numerous challenges in accessing clean and reliable water sources. The scarcity of water, compounded by deteriorating infrastructure…