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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

"Desalination is crucial in certain regions, but it can't be the only answer to water scarcity," Dunn said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

More than 300 million people around the world now rely on desalinated water, according to the global trade body, the International Desalination Association.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2023

Desalination plants require a tremendous amount of energy.

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 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