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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Updates Saltwater Wedge Timeline, New Orleans Prepares for Incursion

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has provided an updated timeline for the impact of the saltwater wedge on water treatment facilities in Plaquemines Parish. Due to the combination of an underwater sill and increased river flow, there has been a regression in the saltwater wedge upriver. The forecast shows delayed impacts, with the Belle Chasse treatment facility now expected to be impacted on October 27, two weeks later than previously forecasted. Port Sulphur and Pointe A La Hache facilities are currently experiencing saltwater intrusion.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#environment #plaquemines-parish #saltwater-intrusion

environment2 years ago•10 min saved

"New Orleans Braces for Slowly Advancing Saltwater Threat from Mississippi River"

A mass of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico has moved nearly 70 miles up the drought-stricken Mississippi River, causing drinking water advisories and infrastructure damage in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. While New Orleans has received more time to prepare, the rural community continues to face challenges such as hair and skin problems, corroded appliances, and the smell of rotten eggs from tap water. Temporary solutions, including reverse osmosis systems and barging in fresh water, are being implemented, but residents express frustration and fatigue, calling for permanent fixes to prevent future drought-related issues.

via The Washington Post|

#environment #infrastructure #mississippi-river