Privacy concerns delay implementation of water bill discounts in Jackson, Mississippi
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A new water bill rate structure in Jackson, Mississippi, aimed at reducing costs for low-income customers is facing implementation delays due to privacy concerns. The city of Jackson, which has received $800 million in federal assistance, needs a stable stream of revenue to fund maintenance and repairs. Jackson Water has requested the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) to identify which water customers receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit. However, MDHS responded that releasing the SNAP data would violate federal privacy rules and that the agency lacks the capacity to assist in running the water system. As a result, customers seeking the SNAP discount will have to provide proof of their SNAP status to JXN Water. The U.S. Department of Justice op...
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