Saltwater pushing into Mississippi River could compromise Louisiana drinking water

Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi river could reach New Orleans by October

Army Corp of Engineers is set to begin construction on raising the underwater sill by another 25 feet.

Saltwater pushing into Mississippi River could compromise Louisiana drinking water

The Mississippi River is facing a crisis of saltwater making its way up the waterway from the Gulf of Mexico. Drinking water in some parts of Louisiana is facing a risk from the salt water, resulting in the Bayou State’s Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) saying he is only a number of days away from…

Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River could impact drinking water in Louisiana, officials say

A saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River poses a threat to Louisiana's water supply. The river has low water levels due to drought conditions allowing an intrusion.

Saltwater intrusion creates drinking water emergency for southeast Louisiana - Louisiana Illuminator

The intrusion of saltwater upriver from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to reach New Orleans in exactly a month and has already impacted communities below the city.

Salt water wedge in the Mississippi River threatens drinking water in Louisiana

Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities, including New Orleans, prompting the state’s governor to warn Friday he may request federal help.

Fear spreads in New Orleans as possible saltwater intrusion threatens drinking water

Mayor LaToya Cantrell signed an emergency declaration on Friday as preparations are made to secure clean water