A massive freshwater reservoir is hiding under the Great Salt Lake

A massive freshwater reservoir is hiding under the Great Salt Lake A massive hidden freshwater reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake could reshape both science—and solutions to its growing dust crisis. - Date: - March 21, 2026 - Source: - University of Utah - Summary: - A hidden freshwater system deep beneath the Great Salt Lake has been revealed using airborne electromagnetic surveys. Scientists found that freshwater extends much farther under the lake than expected, reaching depths of up to 4.