LOUISIANA’S WATER PROBLEM: Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is intruding on the drought-stricken Mississippi River, threatening Louisiana's drinking water supply and prompting Gov. John Bel Edwards to consider requesting emergency federal help. The graphic above shows when the salt water is expected to arrive across Louisiana. Link in bio. #louisiana #mississippiriver #water #bellechasse #stbernard #algiers #gretna #westjefferson