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Water pressure restored in Jackson

Jackson, Mississippi, is entering its sixth week of a boil water advisory as many residents still have no access to water that is safe to drink. The city has restored water pressure to many buildings, which allows for basic functions such as flushing toilets, while the state begins testing at the water treatment plant. Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joined "CBS News Mornings" to explain what the next steps are for those looking to fix the crisis in Jackson and what contributed to allowing the crisis to happen in the first place.

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Mississippi water crisis on fourth day

A boil water advisory is in effect for roughly 150,000 people in Mississippi’s capital. Over the weekend, severe flooding damaged the city’s water treatment plant, causing the system to fail. Now that the issue has hit a crisis point, there are growing questions about the city’s infrastructure and racial inequity. Jackson city councilman Aaron Banks and former senior advisor for public engagement for President Biden Trey Baker join CBS News to discuss the systemic issues plaguing the city in the wake of the water crisis.

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