Justice Department Intervenes For Struggling Mississippi Water System

Justice Department Intervenes For Struggling Mississippi Water System

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In late August, heavy rainfall exacerbated issues at Jackson, MS's main water treatment plant, leaving residents without running water for days and prompting a boil advisory. The Justice Department proposed appointing an interim third-party manager to address the crisis, aiming for a sustainable water system and restored public confidence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event worsened the problems at Jackson's main water treatment plant?

Tornado

Drought

Heavy rainfall

Earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did officials take when the water supply was restored?

Issued a boil advisory

Declared a state of emergency

Closed the water treatment plant

Distributed bottled water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Justice Department's proposal?

To appoint an interim third-party manager

To close the water treatment plant

To appoint a new mayor

To increase water tariffs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the long-term goal for Jackson's water system?

To achieve a sustainable water system

To privatize the water system

To reduce water usage

To build a new water plant

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome of the Justice Department's intervention?

Permanent boil advisory

Restored customer confidence

Increased water tariffs

Closure of the water plant