In coastal regions with excessive groundwater pumping, denser salt water from the ocean seeps inland to replace freshwater withdrawn from the zone of saturation.

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In coastal regions with excessive groundwater pumping, denser salt water from the ocean seeps inland to replace freshwater withdrawn from the zone of saturation. ​

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This process is known as saltwater intrusion, which occurs when the removal of freshwater from aquifers near coastal areas lowers the water table, allowing seawater to move inland and contaminate freshwater resources.

In Coastal Regions with Excessive Groundwater Pumping, Denser Salt Water