Eli5: why haven’t we started considering or implementing large scale desalinization in response to our water shortages?
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You must hear rather unique set of conditions, that is not all that common.
One, you need potable water shortage.
Then, you need plenty of sea water.
Lots of energy to remove the salt out
A strong economy to support your operation
Infrastructure to transport the products
Skilled workers to Maintain the plants
If you look at these requirements, you will see that they ynot all that common. Israel does large scale desalination, as it has abundance of energy, sea water, skilled workers and infrastructure but severe shortage of water.
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