US NJ Delaware River Salt (CR)
Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published - Nov 26, 2024, 12:51 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:12 PM EST
Salty oceanwater is creeping up the Delaware River, a source of drinking water for millions, brought on by drought conditions and sea level rise. Officials are studying options for the future in case of future severe drought. (AP video by Tassanee Vejpongsa, Produced by Brittany Peterson)