The River's water levels have neared historic lows for a second year in row, leaving nearby residents facing drinking water crisis. A salt water wedge slowly creeping upriver from the Gulf of , due to the unusually low water level in the river, may threaten municipal water supplies, potentially even New Orleans.The rapid reduction over the last two years is the worst seen since 1988 when a scorching drought overtook much of Middle America.
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