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People in California are turning to Tatooine-style moisture farming

2021-10-08 00:00:00

From ABC News:

The machine Ted Bowman helped design can make water out of the air, and in parched California, some homeowners are already buying the pricey devices.

The air-to-water systems work like air conditioners by using coils to chill air, then collect water drops in a basin.

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The technology works especially well in foggy areas and depending on the size can produce between 200 gallons (900 liters) and 1,900 gallons (8,600 liters) of water a day. The machines also operate efficiently in any area with high humidity, including California's coastline, he said.

The machines are not cheap, with prices ranging from $30,000 to $200,000.
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