Two huge, colliding forces – declining fresh water supplies and rising populations – have put unprecedented pressure on many water delivery systems throughout the world. Urban areas in arid or drought-prone coastal regions are especially prone to shortages. Within the past two decades, modern desalination technology has entered widespread use around the world, and now offers a cost-effective solution for water-challenged communities to close this critical gap.
- Over half of America’s population now lives within 60 miles of the coast, where local water supplies are often fragile and threatened.
- After decades of excessive overdrafting, conventional ground and surface water have become less reliable and more costly in many of these stressed areas.
- With increasing regularity, water utilities are being asked to forgo diversion of surface water and groundwater supplies to protect environmental conditions and comply with statutes and court orders.
- Meanwhile, local and regional water systems nationwide face a backlog of chronic underinvestment and deferred maintenance.
- Following decades of gains in technology and energy efficiency, municipal-scale desalination is now a viable choice for many of these environmentally challenged regions.
US Market Regions that Can Benefit from Desalination
California
Due to California’s historical reliance on imported water and overdrafted groundwater basins, the California Department of Water Resources has identified the need for approximately 230 million gallons per day of desalinated water by 2025.
Due to California’s historical reliance on imported water and overdrafted groundwater basins, the California Department of Water Resources has identified the need for approximately 230 million gallons per day of desalinated water by 2025.
Florida
Florida has historically relied on groundwater wells and surface water sources to meet water needs. Many of these supplies are being rapidly depleted due to population growth while others are experiencing saltwater intrusion, thus limiting their value for both potable freshwater use and for the restoration of the Everglades.
Florida has historically relied on groundwater wells and surface water sources to meet water needs. Many of these supplies are being rapidly depleted due to population growth while others are experiencing saltwater intrusion, thus limiting their value for both potable freshwater use and for the restoration of the Everglades.
Texas
Drought-susceptible Texas's population growth and economic development has led to a near crisis water situation. Seawater desalination can be a sustainable and reliable source of fresh water to meet the growing needs of Texas even in times of extreme drought.
Drought-susceptible Texas's population growth and economic development has led to a near crisis water situation. Seawater desalination can be a sustainable and reliable source of fresh water to meet the growing needs of Texas even in times of extreme drought.
The Time is Ripe for a New Look at Desalination
Poseidon Water is actively pursuing business development opportunities in these market regions. Contact us to learn more.
