Deadly Desalination?
Is more fresh water worth the risk?
The Facts
In 2007, the Victorian State government announced plans to build a desalination plant near Wonthaggi, on Victoria's south-east coast. The plant will suck ocean water out of the sea, remove the salt and other organisms from the water, and pump 150 Billion Liters of fresh water every year to homes and businesses around Australia. The project was completed in early 2012, and opened just last month. The project cost the government a staggering $3 Billion dollars.
Right As Rain
The difference between the salt water (right) and the fresh water (left) is very clear - Literally.
Ted Bailleu
Ted Bailleu, along with other government figures in Victoria has a large part in the operation and upkeep of the desalination plant.
Hard Times Ahead
With Australia's historical heat and lack of water, along with climate change, is a desalination plant the only option we have?