Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water
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A new solar desalination system takes in saltwater and heats it with natural sunlight. The system flushes out accumulated salt, so replacement parts aren’t needed often, meaning the system could potentially produce drinking water that is cheaper than tap water.
  • PlasticPigeon@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Having experienced a drought scare and having been a few weeks away from water being shut off and having to go stand in line and have the government and police hand out water, this would be amazing for us here in South Africa.