WHAT IS
DESALINATION?
Desalination is a process that removes salt and other minerals from water, turning saltwater into freshwater. It’s a proven and widely adopted solution for creating a new, reliable source of drinking water in areas facing water scarcity.
A Global Solution for Drought
Desalination isn’t a new concept. There are over 20,000 operational desalination plants worldwide, located in 177 countries. This technology is a cornerstone of water security, especially in regions with severe drought.
DESALINATION BY
REVERSE OSMOSIS
Desalination by Reverse Osmosis (RO) is the most common and sustainable method for turning saltwater into freshwater. This process is highly energy-efficient and has a lower carbon footprint than other methods, such as thermal desalination, which require a lot of heat.
How it Works
The RO process uses high pressure to force saltwater through a special semipermeable membrane. This membrane acts like a highly effective filter, allowing water molecules to pass through while blocking larger salt molecules and other impurities. The result is pure, freshwater on one side and a concentrated brine solution on the other. This mechanical process is much less energy-intensive, making it a more environmentally friendly solution for combating water scarcity.
10 Facts About Water Desalination
Desalinated water is NOT expensive.
Currently, the cost of producing desalinated water from seawater ranges between €0.5 and €1.0 per cubic meter.
This includes infrastructure amortization, operation, maintenance, and energy.
Desalination does NOT have a significant impact on the marine environment.
The impact on the marine environment is minimal. Studies show that brine discharge is quickly diluted, making it indistinguishable from regular seawater just a few meters from the point of release.
Desalination does NOT consume much energy.
A modern desalination plant consumes around 3 kWh/m3.
The energy needed to supply a family of four with water for a year is the same as their refrigerator’s consumption.
It’s Not Just for Drinking Water
Desalinated water is used for a variety of purposes beyond human consumption, including agriculture, industrial processes, and even to replenish natural water bodies like the Sea of Galilee.
Desalinated water tastes good and is of excellent quality
Water produced with modern technologies like reverse osmosis is of superior quality and safety.
It meets all European drinking water regulations, effectively removing chemical, biological, and emerging contaminants.
The concentrate from the desalination plant does NOT contain toxic components.
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Desalination plants do NOT emit CO2
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A Drought-Proof Water Source
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Desalination is one of the solutions for combating rought and the effects of climate change.
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Desalination is a sustainable activity.
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