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Ocean water is converted to drinking water through a process known as desalinization (removal of salt).

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If you live in the ocean how do you get drinking water?

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Can you use ocean water?

For what? If you mean, "Can you use ocean water for your swimming pool?" then, yes you can! If you were meaning to say, "Can you use ocean water for drinking?" then yes, you could use ocean water to drink if you like drinking salty water, or if you prefer tap water, you can have that instead. Please sign up on wiki.answers.com and tell me what you mean when you say, "Can you use ocean water?" :)Thanks! ;)


Is drinking ocean water harmful?

Answer Drinking water is good for you. Salt water is salty but it makes you drink a lot. Answer Drinking ocean water is not reccommended. It is not very clean, so you could get ill from it. Also, because it is so salty, it can cause problems for your body. Your body needs water with much less salt in it


What are the benefits of drinking ocean water?

Drinking ocean water is not recommended as it can lead to dehydration and other health issues. The high salt content in ocean water can actually worsen dehydration and cause harm to the body. It is important to drink fresh, clean water to stay hydrated and maintain good health.


Do ocean fish avoid building up excess salt by not drinking water?

No. Ocean fish do not "drink" water; they BREATHE water. Their bodies are in equilibrium with the salt in the oceans.


Is ocean a main source of water?

It is a main source of water for household purposes but it is not for drinking Thanks Gaurang


Why is the water blue in the ocean but not in a cup?

The only reason the water in thee ocean is because of the reflection like if you are in the shower or has drinking water the water is clear and colorless because there is no reflection of the sky


What is most ocean water usage is for?

Most ocean water usage is for cooling in power plants, desalination for drinking water, and industrial processes like manufacturing and mining.


How can you filter ocean water to make it safe for drinking?

To filter ocean water for drinking, a process called desalination is used. This involves removing salt and other impurities from the water. One common method is called reverse osmosis, where pressure is used to push water through a membrane that filters out salt and other contaminants. Another method is distillation, where water is heated to create steam, leaving behind salt and impurities. These processes help make ocean water safe for drinking.


Can you live on saltwater?

No. Ocean water actually requires more water to process the salt than the water that is there. You are worse off after drinking salt water.


How much ocean water can you safely drink?

It is not safe to drink ocean water because it is too salty and can lead to dehydration. Drinking small amounts in emergency situations can be harmful to your health.


Why is the ocean water not distilled into drinking water or used to supplement the water supply?

Because the cost per gallon is so high, it makes it uneconomical.