Eli5 if salt water turns to fresh water when it evaporates how do we have water shortages in coastal regions or water shortages in general?

Question

Eli5 if salt water turns to fresh water when it evaporates how do we have water shortages in coastal regions or water shortages in general?

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Answer 1

Two reasons:

1. Evaporating a lot of water takes a lot of energy

2. Where do you put all the salt?