6.2 Risks
6.2.3 Loss of Conservation Measures
With the introduction of a desalination facility to a community, the public may perceive that an
unlimited supply of water exists. Water conservation measures should be implemented and fully
ingrained within a community’s culture prior to a shift towards an “inexhaustible” resource such as
desalination. For the Loreto region, conservation measures should be implemented immediately.
These measures should be as comprehensive as possible and have a strong focus on consumer
education. Not only will these changes help Loretanos avoid the adverse economic impacts of water
shortages, they will also curb the rate of environmental degradation associated with desalination. |
