# Why are we not desalinating more water in California? (2024-08-16)

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Found this article today: [Desalinating Water Is Becoming “Absurdly Cheap” - Human Progress](https://humanprogress.org/desalinating-water-is-becoming-absurdly-cheap/)

> The Sorek B plant has a capacity to desalinate 52.8 billion gallons a year and is contracted to produce water for **$0.41 per cubic meter**. There are around 264 gallons per cubic meter, so this puts the cost at about a penny per 6.4 gallons.

Why are we not desalinating more water in California?