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Belle Chasse no longer expected to see significant saltwater wedge impact

After pushing back the forecast multiple times, the USACE said Thurs. that Belle Chasse saltwater levels there will not be at a dangerous level.

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BELLE CHASSE, La. — After multiple forecast changes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday that Belle Chasse is no longer expected to experience dangerous saltwater levels.

It's good news for the city in Plaquemines Parish that had been bracing for the impact of the saltwater wedge for months.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made the determination based on chloride levels in the water. Anything under 250 ppm is considered safe to use and drink.

Credit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Saltwater intrusion timeline provided by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, last updated on Tuesday.

Based on a graph provided by USACE, the areas still expected to be impacted by rising chloride levels are the Plaquemines Parish cities of Boothville, Port Sulphur and Pointe a La Hache.

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