Ocean salt water entering Delaware River due to drought

Ocean salt water entering Delaware River due to drought and sea level rise, water managers say
Salt water from the ocean is starting to creep into the Delaware River Basin due to intensifying drought and sea level rise, according to officials.
Officials concerned over salt levels in Delaware River as drought worsens in Philadelphia area
The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a virtual meeting Tuesday as it considers next steps to address drought conditions in the Delaware River.
What the Delaware River 'salt line' is, and why we should care where it is
Among all the things that Philadelphians love about the Jersey Shore, the taste of the Atlantic Ocean is not one of them. Fortunately, the Philadelphia Water Department assures that it's highly unlikely that its customers ever would have saltwater running through their taps.
Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here's what's being done about it
Drought and sea level rise are causing salty oceanwater to creep into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia and millions of other people
Salt water making its way into the Delaware River could impact drinking water, officials say
Prolonged drought conditions have led to an increase in salt water in the Delaware River. Officials say if the river's "salt front" continues moving toward the Ben Franklin Bridge, it could impact drinking water and have potential health consequences.
Delaware River water levels at 60% as salt front increases amid drought
The salt front in the river has encroached well above its normal level and is now near Philadelphia International Airport. It should be 19 miles farther south in Wilmington.
Ocean salt water entering Delaware River due to drought, sea level rise
Salt water from the ocean is starting to creep into the Delaware River Basin due to intensifying drought and sea level rise, according to officials.
Severe drought causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River, a major drinking water source
Salty ocean water is making its way into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia and millions of other people, including many in New Jersey.
Drought causing salt water to creep into Delaware River could impact millions in NYC, NJ
Drought and sea level rise are causing salty ocean water to creep into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York City.
Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River
Salty oceanwater is creeping up the Delaware River, a source of drinking water for millions, brought on by drought conditions ...
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