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JXN Water's plan to replace Veolia Water North America, the current manager of Jackson's wastewater treatment plants, with Jacobs Solutions was stalled after Veolia blocked access to a plant site.

JXN Water Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin cited cost savings and Veolia's alleged neglect of the sewer system as reasons for the proposed change.

Veolia disputed the claims, arguing the switch would be costly and disruptive, and expressed a willingness to renegotiate its contract.

Jacobs Solutions assured current Veolia employees they would be offered positions with comparable or better pay and benefits.

The matter is now before a federal judge, with Jackson city officials stating they will respect the court's decision.

JXN Water's plan to replace the firm manag

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