New Orleans declares state of emergency as saltwater creeps up drought-stricken Mississippi river and threatens drinking water for nearly 900,000 residents

A saltwater intrusion in the water supply that's pumped out of the Mississippi river is threatening the drinking water of nearly 900,000 residents, who now must rethink everyday activities.

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