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A sustainable brine and salt management strategy: An enabler for climate resilient water supplies for our community
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Researchers examined sustainable brine and salt management strategies in Australia to address growing competition for high-quality water supplies driven by population growth, reduced rainfall, and industrial demand, outlining approaches to manage saline waste streams from desalination and water treatment.
Fast-growing population, decreased rainfall runoff and emerging industries requiring high-quality water are each leading to increased competition for sustainable water sources in Australia. Increasing demand for high quality water will lead to increased saline and complex wastes requiring brine management and disposal. Community expectation and environmental considerations will drive new brine management outcomes. In addition, emerging contaminants of concern including PFAS and microplastics require consideration in concentrated residuals produced. A crucial focus on brine and salt is required from the outset of projects, requiring comprehensive project and treatment planning. If brine is not managed adequately from the start, it leads to larger and more costly legacy issues to deal with, leading to higher ultimate costs for consumers.
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