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This is an edited version of the website that the citizens’ assembly used during the process. All the videos that contain identifiable information has been removed, in accordance to the requirements of the UAHPEC.Option 6: Desalination
Option 6: Desalination
Day 1 expert chat: Option 6 – Desalination
Chris Povey Design Director, Stantec, Melbourne
Assembly members ask:
“Can you tell us more about the environmental impacts of desalination?” (00:00)
“Are there ways to mitigate the impact of the brine being returned to the sea?” (2:59)
“Are there any other disposal options for the brine – could it be used for anything?” (05:25)
“What is the energy cost of desalination?” (07:14)
Questions addressed by Chris Povey:
Additional notes about brine discharge for those who want to know more (pdf file)