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Desalination plants are operating in parts of California, including the nation’s largest facility, in Carlsbad, and a small-scale plant on Santa Catalina Island.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

She reported her findings in the paper "Analysis of Energy, Water, Land and Cost Implications of Zero and Minimal Liquid Discharge Desalination Technologies," published November 18 in the journal Nature Water.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

Arrays of solar panels help power the Jazlah Water Desalination plant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

"Desalination facilities are conventionally powered by fossil fuels," says Ms Hunt.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2023

Desalination plants draw water from the ocean through large pipes and blast it through fine membranes that allow water molecules to pass, but keep the salt out.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2022