05/11/2026
For three million residents in Nassau and Suffolk counties, the invisible boundary between the fresh water in your glass and the salt water of the Atlantic is thinning every day.
Researchers and water managers are increasingly warning that Long Island faces long-term groundwater sustainability challenges due to over-pumping, contamination, and sea-level rise. This is not just an environmental theory; it is a direct threat to one of the region’s most essential natural resources.
Read more in our latest blog:
https://simplypurli.com/the-increasing-threat-of-saltwater-intrusion-pollution-into-long-islands-aquifers/
Every single drop of water you drink on Long Island comes from a finite, underground “sponge” that is currently under siege. As a Long Islander, after all, you don’t have the luxury of a backup reservoir or a mountain stream. If the water beneath your feet becomes salinized or polluted, commun...