Saltwater creeps up the Mississippi River, endangering drinking water for millions
NEW ORLEANS—Residents in the southern Louisiana parish of Plaquemines were left thirsty this summer after saltwater started flowing from their kitchen taps.
Stay updated with breaking news from Carrollton Bend. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
NEW ORLEANS—Residents in the southern Louisiana parish of Plaquemines were left thirsty this summer after saltwater started flowing from their kitchen taps.
List of where Metairie, Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Nola residents will be affected by salt water intake from MS River
Mayor LaToya Cantrell has declared a state of emergency to provide authority to city officials to deal with looting, need for public shelters, other issues, during the saltwater emergency.
In the next few weeks, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico will likely overtop an emergency sill built on the bottom of the Mississippi River to protect Plaquemines Parish's Belle
The National Transportation Safety Board released its report on the March 16, 2021, allision involving the tanker Bow Tribute.