Salt Water into Fresh Water
Salt water desalination is a unique process which converts salty sea water into consumable water, water that we can safely drink, bathe, wash clothes. It works like this: You take the salt and other things that make sea water bad for humans. With over 70% of our planet covered in water, did you know? That is a lot! But here is the kicker: Only about 3% of that water is fresh, meaning it is safe for us to use. So, it is have big deal that we learn to salted ocean water to live fresh water for all.
A New Way to Get Fresh Water
Still, one thing that is divided the past from the now: in ancient times people had fresh water from natural sources like rivers, lakes and underground aquifers. But those sources can dry up, or become contaminated with garbage or other toxic substances. Sometimes floods or droughts can cause these water sources to dry up or become polluted. As a result, many countries, particularly in the Middle East, have been employing sea water desalinisation technology for more than 40 years. Such technology enables them to get fresh water to clean and drink so their people can have sufficient clean water to drink and use.
