Eli5: why haven’t we started considering or implementing large scale desalinization in response to our water shortages?
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I live in a small coastal town where our water source is two local creeks. We have a desal plant for emergencies, but do not use it. The energy cost involved in the desal process would shoot everyone’s water bill through the roof. Does it work? Yes. Does it make sense? No. Too much energy usage.
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