Desalination in Australia

Why SWRO is Sustainable & the Future Solution
7. SWRO submerged intakes adequately designed, entrain negligible algae, zooplankton
and no fish. Entrainment of sea life is minimal with well designed submerged open
intakes with low velocity. Only some algae and zooplankton (and no fish) in minuscule
quantities are entrained. Proven by Perth and Gold Coast Desalination Plants.
8. SWRO can use wind or any renewable energy to ensure no emissions.
9. SWRO has the smallest environmental and terrestrial footprint of any source (Perth 16
acres Land + 6 acres Sea + wind farm 12 miles 2 for 17% of the city’s water).
10. SWRO can be located near to where it is needed.
11. SWRO need not utilise long pipelines/canals (no need for millions of tons of steel,
cement or massive excavations – such as required when “bringing water down from the
north” and using 4.5 times less energy).
12. SWRO results in minimal greenhouse gas production during the manufacture of
components.
13. SWRO results in minimal greenhouse gas production during the construction of the
plant.