Is recycled, purified and desalinated water presently in use?
Recycled water is already being used in a wide range of applications, including the irrigation of agriculture, parklands and golf courses. Purified recycled water is being used in South East Queensland by Tarong and Swanbank power stations, with other industries planning to use it soon. Current State Government policy is for purified recycled water to be added to Wivenhoe Dam should the regions combined dam water level fall below 40 per cent. Many areas of the Gold Coast and Brisbane receive a blend of dam and desalinated water, however daily supply (production) and demand will result in blend variations throughout different areas of the water supply network.
