Salt water moving up U.S. Mississippi River threatens drinking water supplies

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Salt water moving up U.S. Mississippi River threatens drinking water supplies

STORY: Salt water moving up U.S. Mississippi River threatens drinking water supplies DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:29 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Mississippi River related footage STORYLINE: Salt water moving up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico is threatening drinking water supplies in and around New Orleans, the biggest city of U.S. state Louisiana, triggering a big concern of potential lead contamination. As of Friday afternoon, New Orleans' drinking water was safe, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a news release. "We have been and will remain in daily, close coordination with local, regional and state agencies to actively monitor the salt water wedge moving up the Mississippi River," said Cantrell. "The most important thing for residents at this time is to stay informed and remain calm." The salt water intrusion has already tainted water systems in Plaquemines Parish and is now nearing various water intakes around the New Orl

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