City Of Memphis: Supreme Court Rejects Mississippi's Claim In Water Rights Case

Press release from the City of Memphis:

November 22, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on this water rights case is an historic and significant victory for Memphis.  After years of litigation and demands by Mississippi that we pay them millions of dollars for using water from the aquifer, it’s a relief that this matter is finally resolved.   It ensures that Memphians will continue to enjoy drinking water from the aquifer for generations to come. 

-Mayor Jim Strickland

This press release was produced by the City of Memphis. The views expressed here are the author’s own.