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05/03/2026 · Monroe

Barataria Bay Water Quality Plunges Amid Runoff, Storms

Fresh testing reveals worsening pollution in Louisiana's Barataria Bay, threatening beaches and fisheries from Port Sulphur to Grand Isle. Industrial runoff and recent weather events are driving enterococci bacteria levels that could sicken swimmers and harm marine life. The Louisiana Department of Health warns of heightened risks as summer nears.

05/03/2026
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