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September 10, 2025Open Access

Hydrochemical Evaluation of Geological Formations in Coastal Karachi and Associated Infrastructure Risks

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This analysis evaluates groundwater quality impacted by seawater intrusion in Karachi, revealing significant corrosion risks for infrastructure.

Corrosion risks threaten subsurface structures in coastal Karachi due to seawater intrusion impacting groundwater quality.
Chloride is the dominant anion, showing high salinity levels, with LSI values indicating susceptibility to scaling.
GIS tools were utilized for assessing spatial variations in groundwater chemistry, linking findings to infrastructure risks.
Mitigation strategies are crucial for addressing the severe implications of aggressive ion infiltration on underground structures.

Abbas et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis evaluates groundwater quality impacted by seawater intrusion in Karachi, revealing significant corrosion risks for infrastructure.