Desalination
of brackish waters is more suited to inland locations, such
as in the western half of the sate, but also feasible along
the coast. The Bureau has capabilities to address the first
step by its knowledge of the state hydrogeology. Desalination
work at the Bureau includes characterizing the water supply,
particularly in geochemical terms, looking at compatibility
issues in the in-situ mixing of water of different origins (range
of composition in concentrate and formation water), and determining
the global suitability of a saline formation to accept desalination
concentrates. The Bureau is also well-suited to examine the
deep-well injection disposal method since its experience in
CO2 sequestration is easily transferable. |
