An October saltwater intrusion could threaten drinking water in New Orleans, so they'll barge in 36 million gallons of fresh water a day | CNN
An October saltwater intrusion could threaten drinking water in New Orleans, so they'll barge in 36 million gallons of fresh water a day | CNN
www.cnn.com An October saltwater intrusion could threaten drinking water in New Orleans, so they'll barge in 36 million gallons of fresh water a day | CNN
The US Army Corps of Engineers is planning to barge 36 million gallons of fresh water daily into the lower Mississippi River near New Orleans as an expected saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico in October threatens the area’s drinking water supply, officials said Friday.
Extreme drought across the American South is causing ground water tables to drop, allowing seawater to penetrate further inland towards drinking water sources for New Orleans and other coastal communities.
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