Lower Mississippi Saltwater Intrusion

Water in Orleans Parish remains safe to drink and use for all purposes. For more information at this time, visit https://emergency.la.gov/ 

Mayor LaToya Cantrell, New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP), and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) join Gov. John Bel Edwards and officials from Jefferson, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes to monitor potential impacts to drinking water in the event of saltwater intrusion into the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico.

Mayor Cantrell signed an Emergency Declaration allowing City agencies to thoroughly prepare for and respond to any impending impacts. It also allows state and federal agencies to deploy resources if necessary, and for a more streamlined response. This declaration is aligned with Governor Edwards’ emergency declaration and other parishes in the region.

• Read the emergency declaration
• Press Release: Mayor Cantrell, Sewerage And Water Board Of New Orleans Prepare For Potential Impacts From Saltwater In Mississippi River

• Lower Mississippi Saltwater Intrusion updates