The Mississippi River's flow is the weakest it's been in 35 years. Seawater overtaking the river could make New Orleans' drinking water too salty for months.

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An aerial view of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Mississippi River is facing a low flow rate, which could allow saltwater to pollute New Orleans' drinking water.

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US Army engineers are dredging the dwindling Mississippi River 24/7 and battling seawater creeping upstream toward New Orleans' drinking water

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A photo of one of the ships being used in New Orleans to try and stop salt water from getting into the Mississippi.
The New Orleans division of the USACE is working 24/7 to fight the salt water.

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