__________ occurs in wells in coastal areas when water is taken from an aquifer faster than it is replenished through recharge.

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Saltwater intrusion occurs in wells in coastal areas when water is taken from an aquifer faster than it is replenished through recharge. This leads to a decrease in aquifer pressure, allowing saltwater to flow into the aquifer and contaminate the freshwater supply.

__________ Occurs in Wells in Coastal Areas When Water Is