Saltwater intrusion
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Saltwater intrusion
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Saltwater intrusion is the movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers, which can lead to groundwater quality degradation, including drinking water sources, and other consequences. Saltwater intrusion can naturally occur in coastal aquifers, owing to the hydraulic connection between groundwater and seawater. Because saline water has a higher mineral content than freshwater, it is denser and has a higher water pressure. As a result, saltwater can push inland beneath the freshwater. In other
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Movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltwater_intrusion
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2024-01-26T04:53:38Z
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