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The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are investing $6.2 million in three new water science projects in South Australia. The initiatives include a $4.8 million aquifer storage and recovery facility at Loxton Research Centre, which will use reverse osmosis desalination to treat brackish groundwater.

This facility aims to create a groundwater reserve to counter seasonal variability and drought. The projects will also explore Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) to enhance water security in remote communities and assess desalination brine disposal options.