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As saltwater rises up the drought-stricken Mississippi river and threatens drinking water for nearly 900,000 people, New Orleans declares a state of emergency
www.dailymail.co.uk,
September 23, 2023
A saltwater intrusion in the water supply that has been pumped out of the Mississippi River is threatening nearly 900,000 people's drinking water, who now have to rethink everyday activities such as brushing teeth, washing dishes, and laundering clothes. The persistent drought in Louisiana and saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico's north are causing'saltwater intrusion,' and posing a danger to the water supply in the surrounding communities within the next weeks. If ingested, water with high salinity levels can pose significant health risks to human beings, and if contaminated, it could take months before fresh water returns if the drought persists.