Seawater entering coastal towns in Goa causes big problems

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Sea water has regularly intruded into coastal areas of Goa creating some impact to the available groundwater. Due to increased tourism, there has been a huge amount of development in Goa, a lot of it unmonitored. Famous for its beaches, art, wildlife and exciting water sports, Goa is facing a shortage of water resources.  

Coastal tracts of Goa are rapidly being transformed into settlement areas. Poor water supply has encouraged people to find their own source of water by digging or boring a well. During the last decade, huge amounts of water have been removed from the ground by builders, hotels and other tourist establishments. This sort of exploitation in a coastal area can lead to problems regarding water quality. This phenomenon is called sea water intrusion.  Our first data feature is on a report titled ‘Ground water Hydrology’, that simulates this intrusion.  

What is seawater intrusion