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Saltwater wedge prompts Gov. Edwards to declare state of emergency in Plaquemines

Por: The Advocate Politics July 06, 2023

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on Thursday declared a state of emergency for Plaquemines Parish because of the contamination threat to its water supply by a wedge of saltwater moving up the Mississippi River.This crucial decision aims to provide continuous assistance to parish officials who are grappling with the severe impacts (to) the Venice-Boothville drinking water system, the parish said in a news release Thursday. The Boothville water system, which serves residents and... + full article



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