The threat of seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers: an Australian perspective  

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Ivkovic, K. | Dixon-Jain, P. | Marshall, S. | Sundaram, B.

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Freshwater coastal aquifers provide an important resource for irrigated agriculture, human consumption and the natural environment. Approximately 18 million people live within 50 km of the coast in Australia, and many coastal communities are reliant on groundwater. These coastal aquifers are vulnerable to seawater intrusion (SWI) - the landward encroachment of seawater - due to their close proximity to the ocean. To assess the threat of SWI in Australia, a comprehensive literature review was undertaken with input from state/territory agencies. The literature review, in combination with contributions from stakeholders, identified sites within each of the states and the Northern Territory where SWI had been reported or where it was considered to be a serious threat. International Association of Hydrogeologists 2013 Congress poster

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• coasts

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