American Water Works Association · 1974 · 71 citations · 3 references
Troublesome PhenomenonHydrogeologyDrinking WaterSource Water ProtectionEngineeringGroundwater QualityEnvironmental EngineeringSoil SalinitySalt‐water IntrusionWater SecurityWater TreatmentWater QualityGroundwater PollutionEarth Science
Salt‐water intrusion is a natural and troublesome phenomenon that renders ground water unpotable. It must therefore be controlled or eliminated where possible. Presented here are various means of preventing salt water from contaminating ground‐water sources of drinking water.
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