The groundwater in some coastal areas of Nassau County is increasingly turning salty due to saltwater intrusion, threatening drinking water supplies for Long Island communities.
This shift, termed saltwater intrusion, is the result of decades of excessive pumping, opening pathways for saltwater to seep into formerly freshwater aquifers.
Even if pumping stopped altogether, the report warns that the changes caused by saltwater intrusion may take generations to reverse and could significantly impact water accessibility.
Communities like Long Beach, Great Neck, and Oyster Bay, identified as vulnerable, may need to seek new drinking water sources further inland, raising concerns about resource allocation and environmental pressure.
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