gjallerhorns_only
gjallerhorns_only t1_istje1x wrote
Reply to comment by kittenTakeover in Ultrathin polymer-based ordered membranes that effectively remove salt from seawater and brine could provide a promising alternative to existing water desalination systems by giuliomagnifico
It costs over 100 million to build a desalination plant and politicians don't want to drop the coin.
gjallerhorns_only t1_isu4dbt wrote
Reply to comment by kittenTakeover in Ultrathin polymer-based ordered membranes that effectively remove salt from seawater and brine could provide a promising alternative to existing water desalination systems by giuliomagnifico
As I understand it, it's that and maintenance that are the reason we don't have more desalination plants.