Masterson, J., Breault, R. 2019. Water for Long Island: Now and for the Future. Fact Sheet 2019-3052. U.S. Geological Survey

Aquifer, Drinking water, Fresh water, Groundwater, Potable, Salt water, Water quality, Water supply, Saltwater intrusion

This fact sheet explains the importance of aquifers and their groundwater in Long Island (New York, U.S.). It explains the causes and impacts of saltwater intrusion on the aquifers, and it discusses how USGS is assessing the sustainability of these aquifer systems.