The attached PDF, explains this phenomenon at a highlight of ''The impact of dewatering due to high exploitation was explained by increasing the magnesium and chloride concentrations and lowering static water levels. Magnesium and chloride concentration may reach their maximum limits for drinking at a groundwater level of 485 m asl. Accordingly, any decline in the water level of Mullusi aquifer that occurs from 4.5 to 30.5 m may cause deterioration in groundwater quality. This study modeled the effect of groundwater depletion on the groundwater quality in a theoretical equation approach''.
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In the southern part of Italy (Sicily region) there are large amount of salt accumulated in soil due to geogenic conditions. Along the coastal areas where intensive agriculture is widespread water table overexploitation is strong, salts are mobilized and affect plant productivity maybe this article could be of interest for you.
Selvaggi R. Et al. "Water quality and soil natural salinity in the southern Imera Basin (Sicily, Italy)."