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Two questions: 1. What is the power source? 2. Where does the extra salty brine go after desalination?

These aren't big questions for small operations but become important for larger plants.



I mean, these questions have simple and quick answers. 1) The California Grid. and 2) The nearby ocean.

The briny water can be made as close in salt content to seawater as you want, it just increases costs slightly.

I think what you're saying is that environmental review takes years. But I don't think delays really help the environment. They just slow progress.




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