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re: Saltwater Intrusion Preparation
Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:37 am to Bigfishchoupique
Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:37 am to Bigfishchoupique
In 1988 the last time it happened it didn't get to Carrollton station. Currently it's expected to impact Carrollton station week 3 of October.
The plan right now is to truck in water to keep chloride levels below 200ppm.
But from what it understand the water will taste funky above 20ppm.
It'll be safe to use and drink but taste off. Which we can deal with.
I don't think we need to hoard water bottles. But I would still shut off water to my fridge.
The plan right now is to truck in water to keep chloride levels below 200ppm.
But from what it understand the water will taste funky above 20ppm.
It'll be safe to use and drink but taste off. Which we can deal with.
I don't think we need to hoard water bottles. But I would still shut off water to my fridge.
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Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:41 am to MarsellusWallace
Your plumber,lol. That MFer makes more than you.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:45 am to tgrbaitn08
Do you know how much water would have to be barged in per day to blend it to and aesthetic level? Algiers maybe feasible but EB of NO is a pipe dream.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:47 am to Napoleon
The current levels of chloride are above 20 and have been that way for years. 30-50 is normal.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:47 am to MarsellusWallace
Just think of all the turds and piss in the river, thousand miles worth - salt would be the least of my concerns.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:50 am to MarsellusWallace
Thank God your plumber knows. Does he have any crypto recommendations?
Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:53 am to 5Alive
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Do you know how much water would have to be barged in per day to blend it to and aesthetic level? Algiers maybe feasible but EB of NO is a pipe dream.
The goal is to bring in 1mm gals a day to the intakes downriver, of course you would need to double or triple that at Carrolton.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 9:56 am to Napoleon
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Link to when the local water supply was over 200ppm chloride?
Did I say anything about the water supply being over 200ppm chloride? (The correct answer is No.)
I was just trying to point out that the salt water wedge has caused issues befote, but I don't ever remember any catastrophic problems. I know the USACE has built their sill in previous low water events, but I don't remember any severe effects.
I think I read that the "safe" salinity level for drinking water is 250ppm. I have no idea what "normal" levels are, but I suspect they're somewhere above 0ppm. I could be wrong.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 10:48 am to tgrbaitn08
1MGD wont work for Algiers water plant much less Carrolton. You would have to bring in 60 MGD at Carrolton. 4ish MGD at Algiers.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 10:52 am to tgrbaitn08
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You do realize the water doesn’t go straight to your house straight from the river correct? You realize that it goes to a treatment facility first before it going to your home?
You do realize if there were a cost effective way to desalinate water the world would be a much more prosperous place?
Posted on 9/27/23 at 10:56 am to MarsellusWallace
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I had my plumber at my house yesterday working on something and I asked him about the saltwater approaching New Orleans. He said the media has the story all wrong; drinking water is not going to be an issue, the real issue is exposing saltwater to the systems inside of your house. Dishwasher, fridge, washer, hot water heater, etc.
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What says the OT?
I say if your plumber referred to your water heater as a HOT WATER HEATER then I would tell him to get THE frickK OUT OF MY HOUSE!!!
Posted on 9/27/23 at 10:58 am to 5Alive
I wasn’t talking about Algiers or Carrollton or Jefferson Parish
I said down river
We have more than that leaking through the pipes around the city
I said down river
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60 MGD at Carrolt
We have more than that leaking through the pipes around the city
Posted on 9/27/23 at 11:06 am to White Roach
Jefferson Parish sent something out a few days ago that the current Cloride level in JP was 40 milligrams per liter(mpl) and that the safe limit was 250 mpl
Posted on 9/27/23 at 11:11 am to MarsellusWallace
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He said the media has the story all wrong; drinking water is not going to be an issue, the real issue is exposing saltwater to the systems inside of your house. Dishwasher, fridge, washer, hot water heater, etc.
I bet he sold you an whole home filtration system too didnt he?
If the water coming into your house is safe enough to drink it is safe enough for your appliances.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 11:15 am to TulaneLSU
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Then it would be good to know what the
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Then it would be good to know what the
Are you drunk? This style of writing is elementary, at best.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 11:18 am to Koach K
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Don’t you know this half country survives on insurance claims and abhors problem solving?
Then bitches when Insurance Premiums are skyhigh and insurance companies get the heck out of town.
This post was edited on 9/27/23 at 11:19 am
Posted on 9/27/23 at 11:24 am to MarsellusWallace
I don't think it will get to that point.
This is going to be solved by multiple solutions, occuring simultaneously.
1) Reverse osmosis what they can
2) Dillution via mixing in barged water from upriver
3) Chemical treatment as necessary
The above will treat a good amount of water but won't treat enough water to account for normal every day use. So...
4) free bottled water distribution
5) Water restrictions (water lawns on only certain days of week, restrict car washes, etc)
I do beleive that before they allowed too-salty corrosive water to enter the system, they would shut down / major restrict the system. Of course that creates a massive fire risk.
This is going to be solved by multiple solutions, occuring simultaneously.
1) Reverse osmosis what they can
2) Dillution via mixing in barged water from upriver
3) Chemical treatment as necessary
The above will treat a good amount of water but won't treat enough water to account for normal every day use. So...
4) free bottled water distribution
5) Water restrictions (water lawns on only certain days of week, restrict car washes, etc)
I do beleive that before they allowed too-salty corrosive water to enter the system, they would shut down / major restrict the system. Of course that creates a massive fire risk.
Posted on 9/27/23 at 11:27 am to LSUFanHouston
All that is fine and dandy for private residences and retail stores but hotels and restaurants and some medical facilities will have to shut down or bring in a shitload of potable water in those Rain for Rent trailers
Posted on 9/27/23 at 11:30 am to LSUFanHouston
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5) Water restrictions (water lawns on only certain days of week, restrict car washes, etc)
Now, you tell me how in the hell these baws are supposed to put our their BBQ forest fires if they implement water restrictions?
Posted on 9/27/23 at 11:36 am to TheChicotKid
I'm sorry. What?
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