Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Pearl River Contamination in New Orleans May Pose Health Risks

April 3, 2009 - Environmental officials in Mississippi are warning residents along the swolen Pearl River that its waters may be contaminated.

A statement from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality advises against swimming in the river and its tributaries and eating anything out of the water unless it is thoroughly cooked.

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