Saltwater in Mississippi River moving toward New Orleans much slower than expected: Officials

A saltwater wedge in the Mississippi River is moving toward New Orleans much slower than expected, officials said Thursday. The Army Corps of Engineers previously estimated that New Orleans was within three weeks of the saltwater potentially polluting their water supply, which hasn't happened in 35 years. Now, the saltwater may not reach New Orleans until late November, according to the updated projection.

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