While no immediate threats to drinking water have been announced, it’s not yet clear whether additional precautions or countermeasures will have to be implemented.
In parts of Plaquemines Parish residents have relied on bottled water for cooking and drinking since June.
The Governor said 23,515 residents in Plaquemines Parish have been affected by the salt water, including those at a military base, a nursing home, 11 schools, a prison and citrus farms.
State officials said the facility will be able to serve vessels of all sizes.
Democrat Davante Lewis defeated a nearly 18-year PSC veteran for the post.
