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Case Study → Saltwater Encroachment at Coast, Florida (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Revision Notes

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Case Study \to Saltwater Encroachment at Coast, Florida Causes ● Nuclear plant on Biscayne Bay spewed millions of gallons of heavily saline water into the aquifer beneath it ● More extreme storm surges and high tides also deliver salt, sometimes far inland Consequences ● Harold Wanless • "we're probably going to lose most of (the freshwater resources) with another 2 feet of sea-level rise " ● Miami area wells have become too salty for use ● People and businesses have to pay 5% more for water and sewer every year Saltwater intrusion, an emerging water quality issue below our feet*

Causes	● Nuclear plant on Biscayne Bay spewed millions of gallons of heavily saline water into the aquifer beneath it ● More extreme storm surges and high tides also deliver salt, sometimes far inland
Consequences	● Harold Wanless • "we're probably going to lose most of (the freshwater resources) with another 2 feet of sea-level rise" ● Miami area wells have become too salty for use ● People and businesses have to pay 5% more for water and sewer every year

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