Boil-Water Notice Lifted in Jackson, Mississippi After E. Coli Scare

Interim Water Manager Criticizes State Health Department's Handling of Situation, Boil-Water Notice Remains in Flowood

Mississippi health officials have lifted a boil-water notice in Jackson, the state capital, after a new round of tests did not find E. coli in the city's water supply.
The boil-water notice was issued after initial tests indicated the presence of E. coli, but subsequent tests suggested the initial result may have been a false positive due to lab contamination.
Jackson's interim water manager, Ted Henifin, criticized the state health department for issuing the boil-water notice before confirming the initial results, citing the negative impact on public trust and local businesses.
The boil-water notice remains in effect in the Jackson suburb of Flowood, pending further tests.
Jackson has been grappling with water system issues for years, and the E. coli scare comes just days before the expected arrival of cold weather that could further disrupt the local water infrastructure.