New Orleans prepares for saltwater intrusion
by: Rick Gogreve
Posted: Sep 20, 2023 / 10:11 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 21, 2023 / 09:31 AM CDT
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Efforts are being made to slow down the saltwater wedge making its way up the Mississippi River, but it seems at this point that it’s inevitable that the intrusion will make its way to New Orleans, possibly contaminating water systems and affecting residents’ daily lives.
“At a certain limit, it’s unhealthy to drink obviously. Also, the land. It could be a problem for freshwater plants and aquatic species, but we’re mostly concerned about the freshwater supply,” David Ramirez said.
Sewerage and Water Board officials say while the water supply is currently clean, they are preparing for possible impacts. Something many local businesses are also doing.
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Sources: City of New Orleans could take precautionary action in response to Mississippi River saltwater intrusion
Experts believe saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico could reach the metro area in October, sources say
WDSU
Updated: 9:49 PM CDT Sep 19, 2023
NEW ORLEANS —
The city of New Orleans could soon be taking action in response to the Mississippi River saltwater intrusion emergency.
A source told WDSU on Tuesday that city leaders plan on taking precautionary measures in the coming days. Those measures could come in the form of issuing a state of emergency. Experts blame the low water levels and flow on the extended drought conditions. This has allowed a saltwater wedge to make its way towards the New Orleans metro area from the Gulf of Mexico.
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The Army Corps of Engineers has taken precautionary measures, building an underwater sill to prevent further upriver progression. However, due to the lack of rain, the Army Corps predicts the saltwater could reach the metro area in late October, according to the memo received by WDSU sources.
The saltwater could have an impact on drinking water since New Orleans and other area parishes rely on the river for its municipal water supply. We're told leaders across multiple parishes upriver are working together on the best solutions to address any potential issues. Although there is a lot of uncertainty, experts said if things progress, normal river flow will not return until January.
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https://www.wdsu.com/article/sources...river/45213441
by: Rick Gogreve
Posted: Sep 20, 2023 / 10:11 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 21, 2023 / 09:31 AM CDT
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Efforts are being made to slow down the saltwater wedge making its way up the Mississippi River, but it seems at this point that it’s inevitable that the intrusion will make its way to New Orleans, possibly contaminating water systems and affecting residents’ daily lives.
“At a certain limit, it’s unhealthy to drink obviously. Also, the land. It could be a problem for freshwater plants and aquatic species, but we’re mostly concerned about the freshwater supply,” David Ramirez said.
Sewerage and Water Board officials say while the water supply is currently clean, they are preparing for possible impacts. Something many local businesses are also doing.
...
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Sources: City of New Orleans could take precautionary action in response to Mississippi River saltwater intrusion
Experts believe saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico could reach the metro area in October, sources say
WDSU
Updated: 9:49 PM CDT Sep 19, 2023
NEW ORLEANS —
The city of New Orleans could soon be taking action in response to the Mississippi River saltwater intrusion emergency.
A source told WDSU on Tuesday that city leaders plan on taking precautionary measures in the coming days. Those measures could come in the form of issuing a state of emergency. Experts blame the low water levels and flow on the extended drought conditions. This has allowed a saltwater wedge to make its way towards the New Orleans metro area from the Gulf of Mexico.
...
The Army Corps of Engineers has taken precautionary measures, building an underwater sill to prevent further upriver progression. However, due to the lack of rain, the Army Corps predicts the saltwater could reach the metro area in late October, according to the memo received by WDSU sources.
The saltwater could have an impact on drinking water since New Orleans and other area parishes rely on the river for its municipal water supply. We're told leaders across multiple parishes upriver are working together on the best solutions to address any potential issues. Although there is a lot of uncertainty, experts said if things progress, normal river flow will not return until January.
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https://www.wdsu.com/article/sources...river/45213441
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