| Abstract: | Urban growth has been rapid in recent years in Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Fla. The withdrawal of large quantities of fresh ground water in the vicinity of the coast has reduced or locally reversed the natural seaward hydraulic gradient and, in places, allowed saltwater to advance landward in the aquifer, displacing freshwater. Maps show the position of the saltwater front in eight urban areas adjacent to the coast. The saltwater front, as shown on the profiles, is based on a chloride concentration of 250 mg/liter which is recommended as a limit for water that is considered potable. The chloride concentration of native freshwater almost always is less than 50 mg/liter in the coastal aquifer. (Woodard-USGS) |
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| ProdID: | 29642 |
| Citation Author: | Scott, W. B.; Land, L. F.; Rodis, H. G. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | col. map ;41 x 11 cm. on sheet 71 x 76 cm. fold. in envelope 30 x 24 cm. -- |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Citation Series: | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | WRI |
| Citation Series Number: | 76-135 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Saltwater intrusion in the shallow aquifer in Martin and Palm Beach counties, Florida; 1977; WRI; 76-135; Scott, W. B.; Land, L. F.; Rodis, H. G. |
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| Citation Year: | 1977 |
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| Text: | Saltwater intrusion in the shallow aquifer in Martin and Palm Beach counties, Florida; 1977; WRI; 76-135; Scott, W. B.; Land, L. F.; Rodis, H. G. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/usgs_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
