Victorian Desalination Project: an explainer

The video explains the process of desalinating seawater, starting with protective grills to safeguard marine life, followed by a filtration tank that removes sand and sediments. The filtered water is then processed in a reverse osmosis tank with ultra-thin membranes. The desalinated water is stored, treated, and transferred to the Cardinia Reservoir. Additionally, the project will create 225 hectares of wetland, coastal, and swampy woodland, highlighting its environmental impact.

What is the primary purpose of the protective grills in the desalination process?

• To increase water pressure

• To filter out sediments

• To protect marine life

• To enhance water flow

What does the filtration tank remove from the ocean water?

• Marine life

• Salt

• Sand and sediments

• Chemicals

What happens to the concentrated seawater after the reverse osmosis process?

• It is stored for later use

• It is released back into the ocean

• It is used for irrigation

• It is treated and purified

Where is the desalinated water transferred after treatment?

• To a storage tank

• To the Cardinia Reservoir

• To the ocean

• To a local river

What environmental benefit does the project provide?

• Reduces air pollution

• Creates 225 hectares of wetland and woodland

• Increases marine biodiversity

• Enhances urban development