Toxic Water: Louisiana City Mayor Declares State of Emergency

Donaldsonville’s water contains chlorine dioxide up to to five times EPA guidelines

The mayor of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, has declared a state of emergency after the state warned residents not to drink tap water, said a report.

The city’s privately run Peoples Water Company has allegedly failed to report chlorine dioxide levels that are up to five times EPA guidelines.

Chlorine dioxide is a potent oxidizing agent used to disinfect drinking water and in bleaching. EPA has set a maximum level of 0.8 mg/liter for chlorine dioxide in drinking water.

Massive Fish Die-off Reported in Brevard County, Florida

Tens of thousands of dead fish rotting on Brevard County beaches

The dead fish were first spotted on Wednesday in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, but have since spread further along Brevard County and continue to wash ashore, said a report.

A Brevard County commissioner, Trudie Infantini, wants the county commission to declare a state of emergency over the fish kill in the Indian River Lagoon.

“This is truly a statewide problem for the health and safety of the public,” she said.

She is also concerned that the water may be unsafe for people.

“Until we know [what cause the fish kill,] do you want one of your kids swimming in the lagoon?” she asked.

Related Links

• Fish kill should be declared ‘state of emergency’ —Brevard County commissioner [WFTV]
• Residents and biologists concerned about major fish kill in the Indian River Lagoon [WFTV]
• Chain gang joins effort to remove thousands of dead, rotting fish [WFTV]
• Harmful algae could be responsible for large fish kills  [WFTV]

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