Work begins on Jefferson Parish pipeline during saltwater intrusion. Here's the timeline
Work officially began Wednesday on a temporary pipeline to bring fresh water to Jefferson Parish during the coming saltwater intrusion.
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Work officially began Wednesday on a temporary pipeline to bring fresh water to Jefferson Parish during the coming saltwater intrusion.
Jefferson Parish considered partnering with Orleans on an east bank pipeline but decided against it because of the sheer additional volume New Orleans would need.
It is creeping up the river like a rising thermometer. Pumping in fresh water via pipeline from above what is known as the "Kenner hump" in the Mississippi River could
15 miles of pipelines and pumps will be built
Jefferson Parish to lay pipes from upstream to deliver enough fresh water to treatment plants for safe drinking water.