New Orleans declares state of emergency due to saltwater intrusion

A saltwater intrusion in the water supply that's pumped out of the river is threatening the drinking water of nearly 900,000 residents in .

Water with high salinity levels can pose serious health risks to human if ingested, and if contaminated, it could be months before fresh water returns as long as the drought persists.

Mayor of New Orleans LaToya Cantrell declared a state of emergency due to the saltwater intrusion on Friday, in alignment with the Governor's Office.

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