Portugal's First Seawater Desalination Plant (EDAM)
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Source: Smart Water Magazine
Construction of mainland Portugal's first seawater desalination plant in Faro, using reverse osmosis technology to provide a reliable and high-quality water source with an initial capacity of 16 hm³ per year, scalable to 24 hm³. The plant incorporates advanced energy recovery systems and high-efficiency equipment to minimize carbon footprint and supports regional heritage preservation.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Waste Processing and Treatment
- Location
- Faro, Portugal
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Smart Water Magazine
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Construction of mainland Portugal's first seawater desalination plant in Faro, using reverse osmosis technology to provide a reliable and high-quality water source with an initial capacity of 16 hm³ per year, scalable to 24 hm³. The plant incorporates advanced energy recovery systems and high-efficiency equipment to minimize carbon footprint and supports regional heritage preservation. |
Original sector | Water |
Location
Country | Portugal |
City | Faro |
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Source | Smart Water Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Waste Processing and Treatment |
Article published date | 2026-04-30 |
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