List and describe the two main methods of seawater desalination.

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List and describe the two main methods of seawater desalination.
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Desalination plants are providing drinking water to one percent of the world population. The process is mainly carried in the countries of the Middle East as well as in North Africa. Desalination plants are often seen on Islands. These plants consume a lot of energy in the form of electricity thus the running cost of these plants is high. The salty water may be brine, brackish, or with a very low salinity level.

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