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Salinity

Types of salinity

Find out about salinity, which is the presence of salts and bicarbonates in soil and water—it can occur naturally or result from human activities.

Identifying salinity

Find out how to recognise and monitor indicators of salinity in soil, including changes on ground and in vegetation.

Impacts of salinity

Read about the impact salinity has on agricultural production, water quality and streams, biodiversity and infrastructure.

Preventing and managing salinity

Read about the methods of managing salinity, which involves striking a balance between the volume of water entering and leaving the groundwater system.