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Long Island Saltwater Intrusion

By New York Water Science Center
Illustration of Long Island saltwater intrusion
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Detailed Description

Long Island Saltwater Intrusion - When excessive groundwater pumping occurs close to the shoreline, the potential exists for saltwater intrusion as the boundary between fresh and saline groundwater, referred to as the freshwater-saltwater interface, moves landward.

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Public Domain.