Desal Matrix: Inland: Water Use
| Type | Environmental & Public Health Risks/Regulations | Engineering | Energy & Greenhouse Gas Issue | Economics, Finance & Social Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | (environmental impacts, permitting, mitigation) | (technology and performance) | (power needs and carbon footprint) | (benefits and costs, rates, PUC issues, TBL) |
| Potable | Public concern regarding environmental and public health issues can hinder implementation of desalination projects. | In the United States, brackish water desalination accounts for 77 percent of total online desalination capacity. | Impacts associated with climate change are likely to increase the viability and acceptability of desal in the future. | Desalination benefits, costs and risks should be evaluated and compared to the benefits and costs of alternative supply options. |
| Multiple Objectives |
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