The University of Queensland thinks that geothermal energy could be used to produce fresh water via reverse osmosis in the outback - Cheap fresh water for Queensland country towns using geothermal heat.
"A geothermal-powered desalination plant in that range can easily provide the entire fresh water needs for an outback city at the cost of around 80 cents to $1.60 per kilolitre."
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