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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael Goldberg

Mississippi capital to receive $35.6M in federal water funds

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Mississippi officials on Friday approved the city of Jackson's request for $35.6 million in federal funds to help fix its crumbling water infrastructure, following this summer's flooding-induced breakdowns that left 150,000 people without running water for days.

The Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program approved the full amount the state's capital city requested to pay for seven water and sewer projects.

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