Many broken underground pipes in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
2/22/2024 1:19:49 AM
CATEGORIES:
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Jefferson Parish, LA
Start Date: 2/21/2024
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Drought caused the soil in Jefferson Parish to contract last summer, and the return of rain has allowed it to expand again. All of the soil movement, combined with the age of the pipes, has led to many water mains and sewer lines breaking underground.
WWL-TV (New Orleans, La.), Feb 21, 2024
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