TM 5-813-8
desalination of the less saline source.
The final
clarification, even if the alternative water is more saline.
When the total delivery pumping pressure of a less
selection of a raw water source will be based on
economic studies. In some cases, the decision cannot
saline water is greater than the operating pressure of a
reverse osmosis system, then the desalination of the
be made until all systems are fully designed and life
cycle costed.
more saline water by reverse osmosis may be more
economical than the combined cost of delivery and
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