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Coverage dated September 23, 2023 to September 25, 2023

The Saltwater Threat to Louisiana’s Drinking Water

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A long-lasting drought in Louisiana is impacting the drinking water from the Mississippi River.

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  1. Time

    The Saltwater Threat to Louisiana’s Drinking Water (opens Time)

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    A long-lasting drought in Louisiana is impacting the drinking water from the Mississippi River.

  2. NBC4 Washington

    Salt water is intruding into Louisiana's fresh water supply. Here's why and what's being affected (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities. With little precipitation in the forecast, officials are now hastily preparing for if and when the salt water will reach the state’s most po…

  3. WDIO Duluth

    What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water? (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities. With little precipitation in the forecast, officials are now hastily preparing for if and when the salt water will reach the state’s most po…

  4. MyNorthwest

    EXPLAINER: What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water? (opens MyNorthwest)

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    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — For months, residents in the southeast corner of Louisiana have relied on bottled water for drinking and cooking, with the water

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