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Originally posted by InTheLight
Pipelines are the solution to land-locked areas, however with reverse osmosis...sure the sea salt can be refined and used, however what would they do with all the resulting left over toxins? The world's water is a finite resource and if we start taking it from the oceans that will definitely, adversely affect life there. There is a lot to be considered.
Originally posted by OccamAssassin
Cost is a major factor.
De-salinators also produce large amounts of salt, which can be a major ground-water problem if dumped.
Then there is the problem of land-locked countries.
Originally posted by OccamAssassin
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As to the pipelines....do you pump pure seawater to the land-locked country or do you purify it next to the ocean so you only pump fresh water to the recipient?
One good thing about using salt-water is that it is an unlimited resource. The water removed will eventually return as the system is closed.
Originally posted by OccamAssassin
Cost is a major factor.
De-salinators also produce large amounts of salt, which can be a major ground-water problem if dumped.
Then there is the problem of land-locked countries.