The Mississippi River's flow is the weakest it's been in 35 years. Seawater overtaking the river could make New Orleans' drinking water too salty for months

The Mississippi River's flow is the weakest it's been in 35 years. Seawater overtaking the river could make New Orleans' drinking water too salty for months

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None Saltwater will soon rush into the Mississippi River, which hit its lowest flow rate since 1988. • None That means the drinking water for thousands of Louisiana residents will be polluted. • None Gov. John Bel Edwards said the crisis could last until January and affect 20% of the state. For…

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