Seqwater explains: Seawater – a water source option

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Seqwater explains: Seawater - a water source option

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  Last updated July 31, 2017 at 4:38 pm

Topics:   Our Planet

Our water can come from a range of sources.


Seawater is in plentiful supply and is a climate-resilient option for drinking water supplies but requires desalination.


No single water supply option can meet South East Queensland’s long-term water security needs. As a community, we need to consider our demand for water, the water supply options available to us and the way we operate the SEQ Water Grid.


For more info, visit www.seqwater.com.au/waterforlife


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