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

Responses

It causes over-pumping of water.
It causes over-pumping of water.

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.

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.