Delaware River, Drinking Water

Delaware River's Drinking Water for Philadelphia and Beyond at Risk as Salt Front Advances
The Delaware River's drinking water risks contamination as a salt front moves upstream, with reservoir releases trying to mitigate the issue.
Ocean salt water entering Delaware River due to drought and sea level rise, water managers say
Salt water from the ocean is starting to creep into the Delaware River Basin due to intensifying drought and sea level rise, according to officials.
Officials concerned over salt levels in Delaware River as drought worsens in Philadelphia area
The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a virtual meeting Tuesday as it considers next steps to address drought conditions in the Delaware River.
What the Delaware River 'salt line' is, and why we should care where it is
Among all the things that Philadelphians love about the Jersey Shore, the taste of the Atlantic Ocean is not one of them. Fortunately, the Philadelphia Water Department assures that it's highly unlikely that its customers ever would have saltwater running through their taps.
Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here's what's being done about it
Drought and sea level rise are causing salty oceanwater to creep into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia and millions of other people
Severe drought causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River, a major drinking water source
Salty ocean water is making its way into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia and millions of other people, including many in New Jersey.
Delaware River water levels at 60% as salt front increases amid drought
The salt front in the river has encroached well above its normal level and is now near Philadelphia International Airport. It should be 19 miles farther south in Wilmington.
Ocean salt water entering Delaware River due to drought, sea level rise
Salt water from the ocean is starting to creep into the Delaware River Basin due to intensifying drought and sea level rise, according to officials.
Drought causing salt water to creep into Delaware River could impact millions in NYC, NJ
Drought and sea level rise are causing salty ocean water to creep into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York City.
Woman taken to hospital after driving car into Delaware River in Bucks County
Upper Makefield police said the woman was rescued by emergency crews and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening ...
Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River
Salty oceanwater is creeping up the Delaware River, a source of drinking water for millions, brought on by drought conditions ...
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Divers explore nearly 50-year-old train wreck in the Delaware River
You might not think scuba diving a train wreck in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area would be possible, but ...
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Why Delaware is performing emergency dredging at Indian River Inlet
The area of the Indian River Inlet, within Delaware Seashore, is highly complex. The inlet serves as a connection between ...
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Emergency dredging project to restore Delaware Indian River Inlet has begun
The restoration project involves dredging 380,000 cubic yards of sand from a shoal on the south side of the Indian River ...
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2 crashes on Commodore Barry Bridge leave several people injured
Two crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge left multiple people injured on Thanksgiving. According to the Delaware River Port ...