Marecitta Dorsey and her family, residing in Shaw, Mississippi, experienced persistent stomach issues, which she suspected were linked to poor sanitation and contaminated water in their area. Shaw, part of Bolivar County, faces severe sanitation problems like neglected wastewater systems, exposing residents to raw sewage. Researchers, including Tara Cepon-Robins, have found high rates of intestinal parasites and inflammation among Shaw's children and adults, a situation attributed to inadequate infrastructure exacerbated by poverty. Despite official claims of compliance with safety standards, the reality suggests widespread public health risks due to systemic neglect, primarily affecting marginalized Black communities.