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What Is Salt Water Intrusion? Causes, Effects And Control

May 7, 2025 No Comments

What Is Meant By Salt Water Intrusion? Salt water intrusion, as can be gleaned from its name; means the intrusion of Salt water into freshwater bodies.Meaning that the salt water moves into freshwater zones and compromises the quality of drinking water. It is most commonly observed when Wells are dug and used for a long […]

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Salinity – Types, Causes, Effects, and Solutions

April 7, 2021 4 Comments
salinity is excess salt in waterbody or soil

INTRODUCTION Salinity: It is defined as the quantity of soluble salt in a water body or saltiness of a water body. Soil Salinity: It is defined as the concentration of salt in the soil. Salinization: The rising concentration of salt in the soil is called salinization. Common Salts: The common salts that trigger the process […]

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