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Seawater Desalination System

A seawater desalination system is used to turn saltwater into potable drinking water in areas of the world where drinking water is in limited supply. Most seawater desalination systems make use of a reverse osmosis system to help separate the salt and other particles from the water. Seawater desalination systems also include other components to pretreat, test and remineralize the water to safe levels.