Desalination A Must For Florida, Official Says

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Desalination A Must For Florida, Official Says

A Florida official is calling on his state to invest in seawater desalination as a way to combat water scarcity.

According to Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam,the Sunshine State needs to consider options beyond conservation and reuse.

"Drought-proof water supplies, like seawater desalination, should be more aggressively pursued and included in water planning as future sources of Florida's water supply. The collection and storage of water for groundwater recharge and as an alternative source of water should continue to be encouraged with incentives to attract private landowner participation,"he said in a recenteditorial.

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