New Orleans Water Quality Update (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-11-27
Duration: 00:05:13
Subjects: Environment | WATER SUPPLY | Water quality | MISSISSIPPI RIVER | Water chlorination | Public health | Cancer | Water pollution | Environmental monitoring
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Givens, Dale Interviewee
- Laseter, John Interviewee
Description
This segment from the November 27, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the discovery of a cancer-causing chemical in the drinking water pulled from the Mississippi River in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. This report touches on the need for environmental monitoring of the water supply. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome