What is desalination?
Q: What is desalination?
A: Desalination is a process that removes excess salt and minerals from water to obtain fresh water suitable for animal consumption or irrigation.
Q: How is most desalination done?
A: Most desalination is done by distillation.
Q: What are some other methods of desalination?
A: Some other methods of desalination include reverse osmosis and other methods.
Q: What is the main purpose of desalination?
A: The main purpose of desalination is to make water suitable for people to use.
Q: What happens to the salt during desalination?
A: During desalination, the salt is usually carried away as brine, but in some places, the solid salt is extracted.
Q: Why is desalination of brackish water done in the United States?
A: Desalination of brackish water is done in the United States in order to meet treaty obligations for river water entering Mexico.
Q: Which country has the highest number of desalination plants in the world?
A: Saudi Arabia has the highest number of desalination plants in the world, accounting for about 24% of total world capacity.
