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Australia is set to invest over A$23 billion in 11 desalination plants to meet a projected 10% increase in household water demand over the next decade, driven by population growth and declining rainfall. This expansion aims to address the anticipated additional 190GL/year in water needs, compounded by demands from the data center industry and mining projects like BHP Group's Olympic Dam. The initiative also supports the production of green hydrogen and ammonia in arid regions, emphasizing the importance of water security and infrastructure investment.