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Letters: Baton Rouge also has a saltwater intrusion problem

Por: The Advocate Opinion October 20, 2023

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Saltwater intrusion is a concern for everyone. Although the newspaper repeatedly said that the Baton Rouge region's drinking water was not threatened at this time, I am concerned that we always seem to wait until there is a crisis to take any action. The industrial plants (ExxonMobil being one of them) that use our groundwater for processing and cooling purposes should be stopped immediately. I know it is all about money, and they... + full article



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