3 ms·Almost certainly because they don't have the money. Mississippi is a very poor and underdeveloped state.by spicyusername 4y agoAlmost certainly because they don't have the money. Mississippi is a very poor and underdeveloped state.wyager 4y agoLet's not act like the rest of the state is as bad as Jackson.Ekaros 4y agoSomehow water would be one of the few things I would be happy to spend extra money and take it from somewhere else. Or even take a loan and increase the water price by how much it will be.