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

Por: ABC News Nation September 23, 2023

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has signed an emergency declaration over an intrusion of saltwater into the Mississippi River that officials say could impact the water supply in the region.We will continue to work with our partners locally and state-wide as we closely monitor this situation, Cantrell wrote on X, formerly known as .Officials said forecasts indicate that river volume will fall to historic lows in the next several weeks. As a... + full article



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