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Water shortages in the New Orleans area have worsened since the summer, when the Midwest experienced drought. With the river's water level so low, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is able to more easily make its way north up the Mississippi. The city's drinking water supply, along with that of smaller communities to the south, is under risk due to saltwater intrusion.
As the Mississippi River drops to one of its lowest levels in recent history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico could threaten drinking water as far north as New Orleans’ French Quarter if no action is taken.
Saltwater threatens South Louisiana drinking water second year in a row amid severe drought wwno.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wwno.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.