Water filtration systems are in high demand during the recent water crisis in Jackson.

JACKSON, Mississippi (WLBT). Not all water filtration systems are created equal, but they are in high demand as boil water warnings remain in place in the capital.
A few weeks after the last boiling water announcement, Vidhi Bamzai decided to find a solution. Some research led her to reverse osmosis systems.
“At least I know that the water I drink is safe thanks to the reverse osmosis system,” explains Bamzai. “I believe in this water. But I use this water for bathing. I use this water to wash my hands. The dishwasher is still warm, but I’m worried about my hair and I’m worried about my skin.”
“This plant creates what you would call clean water that you would buy in a store,” said Daniels, owner of Mississippi Clean Water.
These reverse osmosis systems have several layers of filters, including sediment filters to trap substances such as sand, clay and metals. But Daniels said demand is beyond the current crisis.
“I think it’s good that you know that water can be considered safe,” Daniels said. “But you know, we can meet in half a year without notifying the boiling water, and I’ll show you this filter, it won’t be as dirty as it is now. It’s just dirt and collection from old pipes and stuff. You know, it’s not necessarily harmful. Just disgusting .”
We have asked the Ministry of Health for its recommendations and whether there are any filtration systems that can be safely drunk without boiling. They note that all filtration systems are different, and consumers can explore them for themselves. But because they are different, they recommend that anyone who lives in Jackson keep boiling for at least a minute before drinking.
“I think the big problem for me is that I’m lucky that I can afford this system. Most Jacksonians can’t. For the people who live here but can’t afford these systems, are we the long term solutions that people offer? It worries me a lot because we can’t continue like this.”


Post time: Aug-15-2022