Clarion Ledger independently tested 16 samples of Jackson's water. Here's what we found

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The Clarion Ledger and the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting teamed together to commission an investigation of the City of Jackson's water.

In cooperation with Waypoint Analytics of Ridgeland, the Clarion Ledger had water at 16 residences, schools and businesses analyzed for E coli. and coliform bacteria. No bacteria was found in any of the 16 samples.

For more details on the investigation as to what locations were tested, what the tests revealed and what experts said on whether Jackson's water is drinkable, read here.

"It’s critical that Jacksonians are able to trust all levels of government," Clarion Ledger Executive Editor Mark M. Konradi said. "In making the commitment to independently test water in Jackson, the Clarion Ledger is able to put the assurances of public officials to the test. The Clarion Ledger is committed to being an integral part of local and state accountability."

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Gov. Tate Reeves on Thursday announced that Jackson's boil-water notice that had been in place for 45 days could be lifted after state testing found clean results at 120 sites across the city.

This report was produced in partnership with the Community Foundation for Mississippi’s local news collaborative, which is independently funded in part by Microsoft Corp. The collaborative includes the Clarion Ledger, the Jackson Advocate, Jackson State University, Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, Mississippi Public Broadcasting and Mississippi Today.