Australia relies heavily on surface water, but droughts force Perth to use desalination for water supply.

Australia's water primarily comes from surface sources like rivers and dams, accounting for 82% of usage. Cities like Melbourne and Sydney rely on major dams and filtration systems to supply clean water. Water quality is closely monitored for safety, but supply remains tenuous due to droughts and water scarcity, leading Perth to build desalination plants to supplement dwindling groundwater sources.

November 09, 2024
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