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The 70-acre island now has 10 wind-turbine generators, solar power with backup batteries and a reverse-osmosis water-purification system that will make 21,000 gallons of water a day.
My Own Private Island Candace Jackson 2011
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But reverse-osmosis contraptions can be slow and cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
Pipe Dreams Luke O 2009
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In our latest report, we found several carafe, faucet-mounted, countertop, undersink, and reverse-osmosis models that do an excellent job of removing the toxin. —
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Though the membranes are still in a very early stage of development, developers say they could cut the cost of reverse-osmosis desalination by 25%.
High-Tech Cures for Water Shortages Michael Totty 2010
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See our full report on water filters, including Ratings (available to subscribers) for carafe, faucet-mounted, countertop, undersink, and reverse-osmosis models.
Study: It could be smart—literally—to drink filtered water 2010
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But reverse-osmosis contraptions can be slow and cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
Pipe Dreams Luke O 2009
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The company says it has begun producing membranes and complete reverse-osmosis modules, which incorporate the membranes and can replace the filters already used in existing desalination plants.
The Winners, Category by Category Michael Totty 2010
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NanoH2O Inc., based in El Segundo, Calif., was voted best in the environment category for a nanotechnology-based reverse-osmosis membrane that promises to reduce the cost of running a typical desalination plant by as much as 25%.
The Winners, Category by Category Michael Totty 2010
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A nanotechnology-based reverse-osmosis membrane that promises to reduce the cost of running a typical desalination plant by as much as 25%.
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These include reverse-osmosis filters, which our tests show remove the widest range of contaminants of all water filtration systems.
Study: It could be smart—literally—to drink filtered water 2010
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