It is unlikely that Jackson, Mississippi will be the last U.S. city to experience a water shortage.
The city's problem has, however, brought to light the continuous struggle for Americans nationwide to have access to safe drinking water.
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, many of the cities or regions with inadequate water access or quality are in primarily Black
A public housing complex in the city’s East Village is reported to have dangerous levels of arsenic in the tap water, according to ABC New York station WABC.
The New York City Housing Authority complex's more than 2,500 residents were instructed to stop using tap water for cooking or drinking.
According to WABC, NYCHA has yet to say what might have caused the high levels, however there has been speculation from residents about construction in the region.
Residents say they are terrified to use tap water to wash fruits and vegetables, let alone shower.