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how is desalination different from water reclamation? a. desalination is less expensive than water reclamation. b. desalination recharges aquifers. c. desalination provides water suitable for drinking. d. none of the above
Desalination is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater or brackish water to make it suitable for drinking and other uses. Water - reclamation involves treating wastewater to make it reusable. Desalination is generally more expensive than water reclamation due to the energy - intensive processes involved in removing salt. Desalination does not recharge aquifers as it uses seawater or brackish water sources and does not directly contribute to groundwater replenishment. Desalination provides water suitable for drinking after treatment.
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d. None of the above