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Just in case you're serious, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desalination#Economics .

> In 2014, the Israeli facilities of Hadera, Palmahim, Ashkelon, and Sorek were desalinizing water for less than US$0.40 per cubic meter. As of 2006, Singapore was desalinating water for US$0.49 per cubic meter.

Try drinking a thousand liters of water, and get back to me with how much you think it would be possible to spend this way before killing yourself through excessive water consumption.




I live in upstate NY, and $0.40 per cubic meter appears to be somewhat cheaper than my water bill. Although, that could be a wholesale price, without various overheads and fees.

In any case, it sounds like a few dollars a month for normal usage.




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