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Sydney's Kurnell desalination plant has been turned on for the first time in seven years

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Water desalination refers to the removal of salt from seawater.

Water desalination refers to the removal of salt from seawater. Source: EPA

Sydney's Kurnell desalination plant has been turned on for the first time in seven years, after dam levels dropped below 60 per cent capacity. The New South Wales government hopes drinkable water will be delivered to Sydney's water supply by May or June.

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Sydney's Kurnell desalination plant has been turned on for the first time in seven years, after dam levels dropped below 60 per cent capacity. The New South Wales government hopes drinkable water will be delivered to Sydney's water supply by May or June.

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