Building Water Resilience Through Desalination

In The Water Report, WSP’s water experts explore how global desalination successes can improve water security across the U.S.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Desalination is unlocking new possibilities for water supply worldwide, with more than 20,000 plants producing 220 million gallons of potable water daily.

Regions like the Middle East, Australia and Hong Kong are demonstrating how innovative design, renewable energy and advanced brine management can deliver reliable, high-quality water—even in challenging environments.

The U.S. stands at the threshold of similar opportunity. In their recent The Water Report article, WSP water experts Omar Abu Zeineh and Tom Howell explore how international best practices can diversify water sources and strengthen resilience for American communities, especially along the coast.


Omar Abu Zeineh		Tom Howell

They highlight technological advances, such as nano-enhanced membranes and energy recovery devices, that are making desalination more efficient and accessible. They explore how, with thoughtful environmental stewardship and supportive policy, desalination can become a cornerstone of America’s water future.

Click here to view The Water Report and click on "Desalination in the U.S." to read the full article.