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Evaluating brackish water for drought contingency strategies

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Alan Day

New Mexico has an estimated 600 billion to 1.2 trillion cubic meters of brackish groundwater. Significant savings in annual desalination costs could be realized with crop selection flexibility while using water that may be saltier than is accustomed.

Source: Evaluating brackish water for drought contingency strategies (Farm Press)

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