For the record - Aug. 2, 2008
Desalination: A Monday editorial said that purification systems and the massive pumps that move water through California use almost 20% of the energy consumed in the state. They use 4% of the electricity consumed. All water-related activities -- including pumping and purification, wastewater treatment and residential, commercial and agricultural applications -- use 19% of the electricity consumed in the state.
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