How does saltwater intrusion impact the water supply? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.

It recharges aquifers.
It recharges aquifers.

It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.
It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.

It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.
It improves the water in aquifers near the coast.

It causes over-pumping of water

1 answer

The two correct answers regarding how saltwater intrusion impacts the water supply are:

  1. It decreases the amount of usable drinking water.
  2. It causes saltwater to mix with freshwater.

Both of these statements are accurate regarding the negative effects of saltwater intrusion on water supplies.