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Study Reveals Vast Freshwater Reservoir Under Great Salt Lake

4/11/2026

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A study led by researchers from the University of Utah indicates a potential freshwater reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake.
The team used airborne electromagnetic surveys to map the subsurface under Farmington Bay and Antelope Island.
Researchers found freshwater extending to depths of about 10,000 to 13,000 feet.
Declining lake levels drive interest in groundwater to reduce dust pollution affecting local communities, with researchers seeking safeguards before any tapping.

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Story summary

A study led by researchers from the University of Utah indicates a potential freshwater reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake.
The team used airborne electromagnetic surveys to map the subsurface under Farmington Bay and Antelope Island.
Researchers found freshwater extending to depths of about 10,000 to 13,000 feet.
Declining lake levels drive interest in groundwater to reduce dust pollution affecting local communities, with researchers seeking safeguards before any tapping.