News Briefs: Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Third Louisiana Water System

In this week's news, a third Louisiana water system tests positive for brain-eating amoebas, new groundwater data reveals some unsettling news for California, and a water main break wreaks havoc in Wisconsin's capital.
News Briefs: Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Third Louisiana Water System

Naegleria fowleri, also called “brain-eating amoeba,” has been found in a third Louisiana water system. The Terrebonne Parish utility district issued a statement on Aug. 17, warning water customers to use caution while bathing, swimming and showering. The district, which has...

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