> It can cost from just under $1 to well over $2 to produce one cubic meter (264... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		forrestthewoods 30 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How can England possibly be running out of water? > It can cost from just under $1 to well over $2 to produce one cubic meter (264 gallons) of desalted water from the ocean. That's about as much as two people in the U.S. typically go through in a day at home. Uhhhh that seems pretty cheap and affordable?

Yeul 29 days ago [–]

It's not private homes that are at risk. Agriculture and industry use up the most water and they absolutely do not want to pay.

Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact