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> How can they source potable fresh water for lithium extraction Why would they use potable (AKA drinking) water for lithium extraction from the brine? Nothin
by danans 5y ago
> How can they source potable fresh water for lithium extraction
Why would they use potable (AKA drinking) water for lithium extraction from the brine? Nothing in the described extraction process involves potable water.
- jelliclesfarm 5y agoLithium recovery requires fresh water. Tons of it. Using fresh water for lithium extraction is going to affect ..and take away from our potable water sources needed for the 40 something million CA residents.
- danans 5y agoThis will use little fresh water since the brine (water with dissolved lithium salts) already exists at the Salton Sea. Dry lithium mining like what happens in South America requires fresh water, not this.