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There are about 250 desalination plants currently operating in the USA and about 15,000 world wide. Most in the US are operating in Florida but dozens can be found in Texas and California.
Illinois does not need desalination plants. It has plenty of fresh water from Lake Michigan.
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The total area occupied by desalination plants on Earth is about 50,000 acres. This area includes various types of desalination facilities located in different regions around the world.
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Australian cities are planning to build desalination plants to get more water ready to use instead of waiting for it to rain
No they don't, Africans drink straight from the Nile river, which contains hundreds of wildlife species, including alligators, frogs, fungus and fish. They cannot afford a desalination plant, and desalinations plants clean salt out of the salt water.
California municipalities have often opted against building desalination plants due to high costs, environmental concerns, and the energy-intensive nature of the desalination process. The significant financial investment required for construction and operation, combined with potential impacts on marine ecosystems and water quality, has led many local governments to prioritize alternative water sources and conservation strategies. Additionally, advances in water recycling and groundwater management have provided more sustainable and less controversial solutions.
all countries that have access to water