DESALINATION

DESALINATION OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY WATER

The MMWD has been considering for some time the construction of a sea water desalination facility, has conducted an extensive pilot plant to demonstrate its feasibility, and has published an Engineering Report on the design and cost estimates for a full scale facility.

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