Saltwater Intrusion Mitigation in Plaquemines Parish
Planned · Louisiana · Last reported Oct 2024
Source: CBS News
The project aims to address the growing threat of saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River, which has compromised the freshwater supply for approximately 23,000 residents in Plaquemines Parish. The initiative includes fixing broken pipes and building stronger infrastructure to enhance resilience against saltwater intrusion, with an estimated cost of $200 million.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Commercial, Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CBS News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project aims to address the growing threat of saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River, which has compromised the freshwater supply for approximately 23,000 residents in Plaquemines Parish. The initiative includes fixing broken pipes and building stronger infrastructure to enhance resilience against saltwater intrusion, with an estimated cost of $200 million. |
Original sector | Water Supply |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
City | Plaquemines Parish |
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Source | CBS News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Commercial, Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-02 |
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