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Sure, but we definitely have the funds as a state as pointed out in an earlier comment. If additional revenue is needed, the state has a rather healthy economy
by sologoub 12y ago
Sure, but we definitely have the funds as a state as pointed out in an earlier comment.
If additional revenue is needed, the state has a rather healthy economy that could greatly benefit from additional water.
- seanmcdirmid 12y agoWith better screens and technology that helps the plants power themselves by recycling the energy used to suck in water - in a way, like a hybrid car regenerates power from its own motion - the typical cost of running desalination plants can dip below $2,000 an acre-foot.[1] Oh, and you also need land for that next to the ocean. [1] http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Desalination-plants-a-pricey-option-if-drought-5239096.php http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Desalination-plants-a-pri...