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          El Paso is located in a high desert and although fed by the Rio Grande does not have an abundance of surface water. A large percentage of the water comes from wells on both sides of the border. With the combined population of the two sister cities and major burden has been put on the local aquifer. Deep underground there's a tremendous amount of water but it is non-palatable, brackish. El Paso is home of the largest inland desalinization plant in the world. This plant is a state-of-the-art desalinization plant. This information would not only help participants understand the importance of conservation but also give insight into the plant workings and increasing local pride. In collaboration with representatives from the Kay Bailey Hutchinson water desalinization plant will take a tour of the plant as well as a presentation on the local water table, conservation as well as the science involved in the desalinization process. Participants will complete a pre-and post-survey.