The WateReuse Association supports alternative water supply projects that increase the availability of high-quality water, improve reliability, protect public health, and safeguard the environment. Desalination refers to specific treatment processes, such as reverse osmosis, used to remove salts and other pollutants from water. Given that about 97.2% of the water on the planet is saline, desalination can be a viable component of a overall water management plan for some communities.
Through the WateReuse Foundation — the research arm of the organization — WateReuse conducts and supports research projects that aim to minimize the environmental impacts of desalination and reduce economical and institutional barriers.