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==Construction, operations and maintenance==

[[Image:Distillation.jpg|thumb|right|~~150px~~350px|Simple distillation and condensation.]]

Of the desalination methods available, the two main ones are: '''reverse osmosis''' and '''distillation''' followed by condensation.

Water produced by desalination is low in minerals and usually aggressive towards materials with which it comes into contact, such as materials used for distribution pipes, storage and plumbing. During post-treatment, the water must be stabilized or re-mineralized prior to distribution to reduce its corrosive nature. Stabilization is commonly achieved by adding chemical constituents such as calcium and magnesium carbonate along with pH adjustment or through blending with small volumes of mineral-rich waters.

==Costs==

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