The Pyrénées-Orientales département in southern France plans to build the world's first atmospheric water production plant by 2026, aimed to combat ongoing drought issues. This 5,000 square meter facility will convert humidity from the air into high-quality drinking water, under optimal conditions producing up to 500,000 liters per day. Developed by Home Atmospheric Water and backed by local authorities, the technology is part of a broader 'water resilience plan' for the region, exploring innovative solutions to ensure water availability amidst climate challenges.
"Under good conditions - meaning a humidity level of 75 percent and an ambient temperature of 30-35C - we are capable of producing up to 500,000 litres of water in 24 hours," the founder of the company, Jacques Benveniste, told French daily Le Parisien.
"The Pyrénées-Orientales department combines all the necessary production conditions, particularly in areas close to the sea that ensure good air humidity," he added.
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