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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.

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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

Membrane recovery %

Recovery drives brine volume and disposal cost.

Blending strategy

Full RO rarely needed — blend permeate with raw water to hit target EC.

Engineering considerations

Brine disposal

Regulatory approval for brine discharge is often the critical-path item.

Commercial considerations

Energy cost

1.5–4.0 kWh/m³ typical for brackish RO.

Procurement considerations

Water & energy contracts

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.

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