[r9etb]

"Just lake water" is a good thing, because that means it's not river water. If the river breaks into the city, it's all over.

[Petronski]

The question involved what was in the water: is it a toxic soup?

[RightWhale]

If the river breaks into the city, it's all over.

A lot of rain has fallen into the Mississippi drainage. This is happening in slow motion.

[Cboldt]

"Just lake water" is a good thing, because that means it's not river water.

The "just lake water" answer was in response to a reporter question about the water being akin to a vat of poison (chemicals).

I did see one good size plume of gasoline or oil in one arial shot. But I'm sure it doesn't amount to a serious risk, in context with all the other trouble in place.

[Blogger]

Except that lake is fed by the Gulf. Not a good thing. Understand why you said so, but it is dire in either case.