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

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

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — 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. Gov. John Bel Edwards said during a…Read More

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