A long-lasting drought in Louisiana is impacting the drinking water from the Mississippi River.
The Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pictured here in 2022.long-lasting drought in Louisiana is impacting the drinking water in the Mississippi River, posing a risk forAt the root of the cause are low freshwater levels in the Mississippi River, making it vulnerable to a process known as saltwater infusion, which brings an influx of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. This marks the second year in a row when drought has decreased the flow of the water in the Mississippi River.
In the meantime, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell signed an emergency declaration for the city on Friday. And some areas of the state, including Plaquemines Parish and Empire Bridge in the southeast, are currently under drinking water advisories. When climate conditions are balanced, the movement of
from infiltrating bodies of freshwater. But in a process called saltwater intrusion, the zone of transition between saltwater and fresh groundwater is affected and saltwater enters the aquifer, reducing the amount of freshwater.in Louisiana, where periods of dryness are a natural part of their climate. But global warming is increasing the risk of drought all across the country.
For now, authorities advise residents to stay calm and avoid hoarding bottled water. “We just need to make sure that we are aware of the situation and that we don’t do anything that would exacerbate it and do anything that we reasonably can, as soon as we can, to help us get through this period of time,” Edwards said.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will also be sending 36 million gallons of freshwater daily to affected areas in southern Louisiana.predicted that climate change in Louisiana would bring about severe floods and droughts, with rainfall expected to “arrive in heavy downpours,” impacting the soil’s health.
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