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Utah County Approves $550K Study for Desalination Project

3/1/2025

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Washington County, Utah, is taking bold steps towards securing drinking water by exploring the desalination of La Verkin Hot Springs. With a $550,000 feasibility study approved, experts from Ampac USA will evaluate the technology's potential and its environmental effects. The springs currently yield a staggering 7 million gallons of hot water daily, adding crucial salt to the Colorado River system.

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Washington County, Utah, is taking bold steps towards securing drinking water by exploring the desalination of La Verkin Hot Springs. With a $550,000 feasibility study approved, experts from Ampac USA will evaluate the technology's potential and its environmental effects. The springs currently yield a staggering 7 million gallons of hot water daily, adding crucial salt to the Colorado River system.