Brown water and boil notices: Small towns struggle with failing water systems

Brown water and boil notices: Small towns struggle with failing water systems

Donald Wood says discolored water from the tap in 2024 stained clothes in the wash and made everyday tasks like bathing and brushing teeth nearly impossible. (Courtesy of Donald Wood)TALLULAH, La., and COTTON PLANT, Ark. — The water looked like coffee as it ran from the tap. Even simple chores like laundry and dishwashing became nearly impossible, the water running like a medium roast brew from the faucet into the sink of Donald Wood’s home, sta…