Is it possible to extract water from air?

Is it possible to extract water from air?

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• Water
• Technology
• Catalysts
• Atmospheric Water Generator
• Atmospheric Water Generation
• Water

3 Answers

1. A very simple answer is that in cities with high humidity, usually the basements of the house have the problem of high humidity 
   They use dehumidifiers to bring the humidity down. This is a very simple way to get the humidity of air

2. Of course. All air has some humidity which is the gas phase of water. In fact there are companies that produce units that do this. Cost is several hundreds of dollars for small units.

3. Atmospheric water generator
   
   

   Yes. An atmospheric water generator (AWG), is a device that extracts water from humid ambient air.
   Water has been collected from the air for at least 2,000 years using air wells in Middle Eastern deserts, and later in Europe. Historical records indicate the use of water-collecting fog fences.
   AWGs are very useful in locations where pure drinking water is difficult or impossible to obtain, as there is almost always a small amount of water in the air.  http://goo.gl/w9wD