A saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico that threatened to contaminate the Drinking water supply in New Orleans has slowed down and is not expected to reach far enough upriver to pose a threat. The intrusion was caused by historic low river levels and drought conditions in the Mississippi River Basin. While the current situation is a relief, officials are still taking precautions and working on long-term solutions to prevent future saltwater intrusions. The emergency has prompted the construction of pipelines and the barge transportation of fresh water to dilute the saltiness in affected areas.

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