The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a virtual meeting Tuesday as it considers next steps to address drought conditions in the Delaware River.

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.

Prolonged drought conditions have led to an increase in salt water in the Delaware River. Officials say if the river's "salt front" continues moving toward the Ben Franklin Bridge, it could impact drinking water and have potential health consequences.

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.

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 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.