71% of our planet’s surface is covered by oceans, yet many places suffer from a lack of drinking water. In response to this issue, a group of American water engineers has developed an idea to convert seawater into potable water.
The engineering team has chosen a location along the coast of Los Angeles to implement their seawater-to-drinking water concept. According to the process, seawater will flow through a series of filtration tanks designed to remove salt and other harmful substances. It is estimated that these filters can convert between 4,000 to 5,000 liters of seawater into drinkable water every hour.
Mr. Phil Lauri, a water engineer, stated: “The water after filtration is completely drinkable. It is very clean, without the salty taste or any odor.”
The engineers involved in the research team noted that they are utilizing the latest technology to filter seawater, including a microfiltration system to eliminate salt and other impurities. If the research project is successful, it is estimated that each individual could be provided with over 800 liters of water daily.
Currently, the group of engineers is continuing their research and plans to propose that by 2012, clean water sourced from the ocean will be made available to approximately 900,000 residents living in Southern California.
