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SEAWATER INTRUSION IN COASTAL AQUIFERS OF ITAYL
G. Barrocu
University of Cagliari
ABSTRACT
Seawater intrusion is affecting most coastal areas of Italy, mainly because of aquifer overex-
ploitation to satisfy the demand of an increasing population in coastal plains. The problem is
alarming especially in southern regions, where the proportion of the total resident popula -
tion living in coastal areas attains 45%. The only immediate solution seems to be an inte -
grated surface and ground water resources management. However, much remains to be done
in terms of rational land and regional planning in the medium and long term so as to miti -
gate conflicts among different users.
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