Article | REF: W5700 V1

Seawater desalination

Author: Jean-Marie ROVEL

Publication date: February 10, 2010

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4. Health, safety and environment

In terms of health and safety, no specific rules apply to desalination plants, which must therefore comply with current regulations:

  • on major construction sites;

  • in units using pressurized steam to operate distillation units;

  • in units with pressurized water for reverse osmosis;

  • in both cases, chemical products are used, stored and handled in accordance with the rules specific to each.

As far as the environment is concerned, two aspects merit careful study:

  • water intakes: large volumes of water (especially when desalinating by distillation) can create strong currents, drawing fish (especially juveniles) towards the pumps and causing fish mortality and maintenance...

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