$1 million recycled water project to save 60 million litres in Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln is increasing its use of recycled water, with a new $1 million project saving over 60 million litres of drinking water annually.

SA Water and the Port Lincoln Council are switching irrigation at key reserves to treated wastewater, with early plans to expand the network to local schools.

The project also reduces reliance on groundwater and supports the sustainability of parks, ovals, and the region’s natural resources.

The Council currently produces around 120 megalitres of recycled water each year, with the expansion set to increase this utilisation by up to 50 percent.