Along California’s coast, saltwater intrusion can permanently contaminate groundwater—creeping inland as basins are pumped faster than they recharge.
Melanie Mow Schumacher of Soquel Creek Water District explains how the community built a solution: sending treated wastewater four miles to an advanced purification facility, then another four miles to seawater-intrusion prevention wells.
By creating a freshwater barrier underground, the project protects the basin, restores groundwater levels, and ensures a sustainable drinking water supply for local customers.
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