Drinking water from salty hot springs? A Utah county wants to know if it’s feasible.

Desalting southern Utah hot springs could boost water availability in drought-prone area

(Washington County Water Conservancy District) La Verkin Hot Spring on the Virgin River in Washington County.

(Washington County Water Conservancy District) La Verkin Hot Spring on the Virgin River in Washington County.

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