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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 Army Corps will barge in up to 36 million gallons of freshwater a day as saltwater threatens drinking water south of New Orleans | 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.

Army Corps will barge in up to 36 million gallons of freshwater a day as saltwater threatens drinking water south of New Orleans | CNN

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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