How much per gallon does it cost to desalinate ocean water.
AI:
The cost to desalinate ocean water typically ranges from $0.0016 to $0.01 per gallon, depending on location, technology, scale, and energy costs. For example, Israel’s Sorek Phase II plant achieved a record-low cost of $0.0016 per gallon, while other projects range up to $0.01 per gallon. Costs are heavily influenced by energy consumption, with reverse osmosis (RO) plants using 3–4 kWh per cubic meter, and operational expenses (especially electricity) making up 40–50% of total costs. Economies of scale, renewable energy integration, and technological advances have significantly reduced prices—by up to 45% over the past decade—making desalination increasingly cost-competitive, especially in water-scarce regions ...
While it cost a resident of NYC per gallon of water:
The average cost of tap water for NYC residents is approximately $0.00015 per gallon. This is based on an average residential water bill of about $5 per month for 7,480 gallons (100 cubic feet), making municipal tap water significantly cheaper than desalinated water.
Where I live, the water table is less than 30 feet. There is a river I can throw a rock at and hit 100 feet away that flows like a snake. My water delivered to my home by the city, runs 70 dollars a month. $35 for the water, and $35 for a base fee. We pay the base fee if we go on vacation and use 0 gallons. We also pay 40 dollar base fee for sewer, and 30 for water usage in the sewer. Just 10 years ago we had a well, it was said to be polluted from a laundromat. Yet the city draws from the same source. I know, I use the city park near me, to draw water and put it through filters for drinking. The tests on the wells, is cleaner than the fluoride enhanced water, but being careful is the way to treat water we drink.
Do NYC residents only pay $5 a month? That seems incredibly low.