[__rvx86]

Furthermore, the brine byproduct can be refined into a whole host of things; primarily table salt, and a few other chemical powders, depending on the composition of said brine (Reagent-grade salts for research? KCl/CaCl₂, &c.).

[cripplecreek]

I was just thinking the same thing. There are lots of useful minerals in seawater.

[ScottinVA]

Furthermore, the brine byproduct can be refined into a whole host of things

Certainly if nothing else, it'd work for road salt in the Midwest to mitigate road ice.