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−	Desalination is a ~~method~~ of ~~processing~~ saline water - such as sea water - to ~~remove salts and minerals so~~ it is suitable for drinking or other applications that require ~~freshwater~~. This process can be very resource intensive, but ~~it can be beneficial for creating~~ a source of water that is not dependent on rainfall.	+	Desalination is a the process of removing salts and minerals from saline water - such as sea water - to make it suitable for drinking or for other applications that require fresh water. This process can be very resource intensive, but creates a source of water that is not dependent on rainfall.

−	Desalination generally requires a significant amount of energy. The most common method is through thermal distillation. This ~~is performed by using~~ heat to boil seawater to the point where salt and impurities are left behind.	+	Desalination generally requires a significant amount of energy. The most common method is through thermal distillation. This uses heat to boil seawater to the point where it evaporates and salt and other impurities are left behind.

−	Membrane-based distillation is another ~~popular~~ desalination ~~method~~. ~~Reverse osmosis is one of the most common membrane methods and~~ uses less energy than distillation.	+	Membrane-based distillation, such as reverse osmosis, is another common method of desalination. This uses less energy than distillation.

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	Desalination is a method of processing saline water - such as sea water - to remove salts and minerals so it is suitable for drinking or other applications that require freshwater. This process can be very resource intensive, but it can be beneficial for creating a source of water that is not dependent on rainfall.		Desalination is a method of processing saline water - such as sea water - to remove salts and minerals so it is suitable for drinking or other applications that require freshwater. This process can be very resource intensive, but it can be beneficial for creating a source of water that is not dependent on rainfall.
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	* Potable water.		* Potable water.
	* Water management.		* Water management.

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Desalination is a method of processing saline water - such as sea water - to remove salts and minerals so it is suitable for drinking or other applications that require freshwater. This process can be very resource intensive, but it can be beneficial for creating a source of water that is not dependent on rainfall.

Desalination generally requires a significant amount of energy. The most common method is through thermal distillation. This is performed by using heat to boil seawater to the point where salt and impurities are left behind.

Membrane-based distillation is another popular desalination method. Reverse osmosis is one of the most common membrane methods and uses less energy than distillation.

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* Potable water.
* Water management.
* Water resources.
* Water transfers and interconnections.

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