In Dry California, Salty Water Creeps into Key Waterways
State water managers, cities and farmers to look for new ways to stabilize their supply of fresh water.
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State water managers, cities and farmers to look for new ways to stabilize their supply of fresh water.
State water managers, cities and farmers to look for new ways to stabilize their supply of fresh water.
Saltwater from the ocean is pushing further into the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers, which supply water to millions of people and acres of farmland.
California’s vital waterways are becoming saltier in the face of severe drought. The change in river salinity puts fish and agriculture alike at risk. Some solutions against the saltwater intrusion include a desalination plant, an artificial rock barrier, and groundwater pumps.
As the California drought continues to drag on, two large rivers have water that is too salty to be used for drinking water. This comes following a very dry winter in California.