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The historic West Coast drought is so severe that even record rains predicted for the upcoming El Nino weather system will at best grant a short-lived respite. Realizing the precarious situation, a growing number of consumers, business owners and government officials are again gazing oceanward and uttering the “D” word — desalination. Desalinating water — removing salt — has been done for centuries, but its dollar and environmental costs have