Reverse Osmosis & Desalination
Reverse osmosis and desalination remove dissolved salts from source water using membrane technology — enabling commercial cropping in regions where raw water EC or specific ions exceed crop tolerance.
Independent, supplier-neutral guidance. Vendor identities, price bands and shortlists are released only through the RFQ flow.
Role in the project
In MENA, coastal North Africa, Australia, South Asia and increasingly the Americas, RO is the enabler of high-tech horticulture on brackish groundwater.
Typical applications
- Brackish groundwater treatment
- Seawater desalination for coastal projects
- Blending stations for greenhouse fertigation
Selection criteria
Recovery drives brine volume and disposal cost.
Full RO rarely needed — blend permeate with raw water to hit target EC.
Engineering considerations
Regulatory approval for brine discharge is often the critical-path item.
Commercial considerations
1.5–4.0 kWh/m³ typical for brackish RO.
Procurement considerations
Contracted together — one drives the other.
Common mistakes
- •Sizing RO for 100% of demand instead of blend strategy
FAQ
- How much does agricultural RO cost per m³?
- USD 0.20–0.90/m³ operating cost is a typical range for brackish RO.
Related supplier categories
Related project types
Related calculators
Related buyer guides
Financing & procurement tools
Scope a reverse osmosis & desalination RFQ
Share crop, scale and country. A specialist scopes suppliers, engineering and financing.
Sourced through vetted breeding partners worldwide.