drinking water

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest from an investigation into misconduct at the Baton Rouge Police Department. We also learn how saltwater intrusion can adversely affect plants and wildlife, and hear about efforts to increase Alzheimer’s awareness in the state’s Latino communities.

As the Mississippi River drops to one of its lowest levels in recent history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said salt water from the Gulf of Mexico could threaten drinking water as far north as New Orleans’ French Quarter if no action is taken.

Louisiana’s deteriorating water infrastructure needs immediate upgrades but state lawmakers say only $23 million in federal aid has reached local water and sewer systems.

The Lens published an investigation in August revealing the Orleans Parish School Board abandoned plans to test school water for lead. Last week, Lens...

Louisiana has no comprehensive water policy, though DEQ Secretary Chuck Carr Brown believes it should.“From a water use standpoint, I think there should…

It’s called the “brain-eating” amoeba, and Naegleria fowleri has been found in three Louisiana water systems this summer.“Where we’ve found most of the…

The report says there are few incidents of tainted water given the number of wells. Energy companies agree. Environmentalists accuse the industry of undue influence over the study.

Retired Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore joins Jim in the studio to discuss a plethora of issues and topics. In his usual passionate, loud and…