Desalination
Desalination shouldn’t be used as a quick fix to water shortage problems.
As
cities face increasing water management problems, some companies and
elected officials are pushing an expensive, energy-intensive technology
called ocean water desalination. Desalination separates salt from
seawater. It might sound like a good idea, but this technology’s cons
far outweigh its potential benefits.
Desalination shouldn’t be used as a quick fix to our water shortage problems. Conservation and recycling programs may be a much less expensive and less risky alternative to building desalination plants. If you’re from California, Florida, Massachusetts, or Texas, you’ll want to pay particular attention because desal companies want to make your state a national guinea pig.
LOCAL CAMPAIGNS
Is desalination being considered in your community? Find out why you should support conservation instead of desalination:
Take action
Ocean desalination is a costly and energy intensive process that converts seawater into drinking water. Tell Congress to oppose federal subsidies for water extraction technologies like desalination.