Support St. Richard’s Water Filtration Project

Ensuring the Highest Standard of Water Safety at St. Richard School

At St. Richard School, the health and safety of our students are our top priorities. While our current water system already provides filtered water at select stations, we’re taking proactive steps to go even further.

Like many in Jackson, MS, our school continues to navigate the challenges of aging infrastructure and citywide water quality concerns. To ensure consistent protection throughout our campus, we are raising $45,000 to install a Whole School Dual Water Filtration System. This will be a comprehensive solution designed to safeguard every drop of water used in our building.

This advanced system will add a second layer of filtration to enhance efficiency and ensure the continued safety, purity, and clarity of the water our students, staff, and visitors rely on each day.

Once installed, this new system will cover:

• All water fountains — no limitations

• Kitchen water for cooking and cleaning

• Hand washing stations throughout the school

• Any water used anywhere in the building

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we’re thrilled to announce $17,000 in pledged matching gifts! That means every dollar you give will be DOUBLED! Instantly multiplying your impact and bringing us even closer to our goal. Join the momentum and make your gift go twice as far!

News Articles:

From August 2014 through July 2022, Jackson issued more than 1,500 boil-water notices, according to city records in the possession of MSDH, including at least nine notices that affected everyone in the city.

Mississippi’s failure to enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act contributed to the 2022 Jackson water crisis, leaving 150,000 residents without drinking water, according to a new EPA report.

During the past month, the water system experienced a seasonal increase in manganese—a naturally occurring mineral—which caused discolored water in some areas of the City. Elevated manganese levels have been a recurring issue since the construction of the Ross Barnett Reservoir.