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What is saltwater intrusion and why should I care about it?

April 26, 2017intrusion saltwater

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What is saltwater intrusion and why should I care about it?

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Saltwater intrusion is a natural process that occurs in virtually all coastal areas, and involves the encroachment of saltwater from the sea flowing inland, into freshwater aquifers. Coastal wells are the most vulnerable to contamination by saltwater. When too much invades wells or aquifers, they may become unusable!