Re: [Paddlewise] Disposal of Human Waste

Actually now that I remember better, Bacon believed that the soil was
filtering out the salt.  He was ignorant of ions and stuff.  I like the
density theory better. I will try this the next time I get to the shore.
----- Original Message -----
From: Elaine Harmon <eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu>
To: <Outfit3029_at_aol.com>
Cc: <mslammers_at_earthlink.net>; <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>;
<PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Disposal of Human Waste


> On Mon, 30 Aug 1999 Outfit3029_at_aol.com wrote:
>
> I
> > am supposing that the science is this, the water table at sea level is
high,
> > the salt water is heavier than the fresh water.  The first water
entering the
> > well is fresh, but before long the salt water intrusion takes over.
>
> Interesting! What kinds of places have these fresh water deposits
> (lenses?) close to the shore? Is it common? (What a fount of information
> this group is!) e
>
> Elaine Harmon - eilidh_at_dc.seflin.org - eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu
>
>
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