A routine cleaning process that's part of the future opening of a $750 million electric plant on River Road in Plaquemine will produce some unusual sights and sounds over the next week, beginning Saturday, but there's no risk to the public, officials said.

"The noise and visible steam are expected and are a normal part of preparing the plant's equipment for safe operation," the parish and city governments said in online notices this week.

The Magnolia Power Generating Station, at 26620 River Road, will provide electricity to five rural utility cooperatives in the state, according to the Louisiana Economic Development website.

The cleaning process for the Iberville Parish site that begins this weekend and continues through Sept. 27 involves what's called a "steam blow," a process that wi

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