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Environment & Energy

eggplant

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2. it's still not drinkable. desalinized is distilled.

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 03:00 AM

12 hrs ago

well, it is, but it lacks all of the naturally occurring minerals in freshwater, particularly salts. So drinking it in large enough quantities will throw off your electrolytes.

that said, I'll take it over saltwater.

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Chinese breakthrough could make desalinated seawater cheaper than bottled water [View all] usonian 14 hrs ago OP

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it's still not drinkable. desalinized is distilled. eggplant 12 hrs ago #2