Yes, only if there is no other option. Water reuse makes more sense simply because of the lower salt content and therefore lower osmotic pressure. If wastewater is available, converting it to fresh potable water makes more sense than desalinating seawater.
Published by Alex Fassbender, Inventor, Engineer
Yes, only if there is no other option. Water reuse makes more sense simply because of the lower salt content and therefore lower osmotic pressure. If wastewater is available, converting it to fresh potable water makes more sense than desalinating seawater.
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Yes, I agree with you Alex. Seawater desalination is to be used in combination with other options including water reuse. Of course, if groundwater or surface water is available in sufficient quantities and quality, these resources should be used first.
Published by Nick Nicholas, App Eng/Technical Director at Genesis Water Technologies, Inc.