Walgett's water crisis: NSW considers options after 'concerning' sodium levels found

Berejiklian government may install desalination system for town's bore water supply

The state government says it is considering options to help resolve the water crisis in the western New South Wales town of Walgett, including installing a desalination system for the town's bore water supply.

Walgett has been forced to survive on bore water for almost 18 months as the Barwon and Namoi rivers are both dry. One expert said the levels of sodium in the bore water was "concerning", while locals say it smells and tastes bad.