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Dire Need of Sea Water Desalination Plants in Sindh Pakistan

March 15, 2021 No Comments
Karachi port desalination plant

Introduction Saline Water: It is defined as water with a high concentration of dissolved sodium chloride or salts. Sodium chloride is the chemical name of salt. Seawater is an example of saline water. Negative Effects of Using Saline Water: The use of saline water causes many health problems such as high blood pressure, kidney damage, […]

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