Potentiel of exploitation/outscaling
Yes, there is strong potential for replication and upscaling of this best practice. The desalination of brackish groundwater using reverse osmosis technology is a flexible and scalable solution that can be applied in other water-scarce and arid regions with similar hydrogeological conditions. In Egypt, many desert areas face comparable challenges of groundwater salinity and limited freshwater resources, making this approach highly relevant. The system can be replicated at different scales, from small community-based units to larger centralized facilities, depending on local water demand and available resources. Upscaling would contribute significantly to improving water security and supporting sustainable development in remote.