Our nation’s water treatment systems were established decades ago and many systems require continued maintenance and investments to function properly. And yet today, millions of Americans still cannot rely on their tap to provide safe drinking water. The infrastructure failures in Jackson, MS are a poignant example of underinvestment and lack of maintenance in drinking water. We must make it a priority to fix the basics first by allocating resources to update our nation’s water infrastructure. Learn from Council Member Chad Seidel as he explains why America’s water infrastructure needs major improvements.