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What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water?

The drought in the Mississippi River is allowing salt water from the Gulf of Mexico to flow upstream, endangering the drinking supplies of communities along the river.
Officials are rushing to prepare for the potential arrival of salt water in New Orleans, the most populous city in the state, as little rain is forecasted.
Efforts are being made to combat the saltwater intrusion, including the heightening of an existing sill and the monitoring of the effects on agriculture and drinking water.

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Associated Press News

What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water?

Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities. With little precipitation in the forecast, officials

2 months ago·United States

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CNN

Saltwater creeping up Mississippi River threatens New Orleans water supply

A saltwater wedge is inching up the Mississippi River, threatening drinking water supplies in the New Orleans area. CNN's Bill Weir explains what's happening and how the climate crisis helped fuel the phenomenon.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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KIFI

EXPLAINER: What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water?

By SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — For months, residents in the southeast corner of Louisiana have relied on bottled water for drinking and cooking, with the water from the faucet coming out salty. Plaquemines Parish Councilman Mark “Hobbo” Cognevich, who represents the affected area, said grocery stores are constantly having to restock plastic water bottles, neighbors have reported getting rashes after showering, and, overa…

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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CBS News

New Orleans' drinking water threatened as saltwater intrusion looms

In New Orleans, demand for bottled water has surged, with some store shelves nearly empty.

2 months ago

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KVIA

EXPLAINER: What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water?

2 months ago·Panama City, United States

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National Post

EXPLAINER: What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water?

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- For months, residents in the southeast corner of Louisiana have relied on bottled water for drinking and cooking, with the water from the faucet coming out salty.

2 months ago·Canada

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