Can the Adoption of Desalination Technology Lead to Aquifer Preservation? A Case Study of a Sociotechnical Water System in Baja California Sur, Mexico

There is growing concern about the sustainability of groundwater supplies worldwide. In many regions, desalination—the conversion of saline water to freshwater—is viewed as a way to increase water supplies and reduce pressure on overdrawn aquifers. Using data from reports, articles, interviews, a su...

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Main Author: Jamie McEvoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/7/10/5224