The salts dissolved in the water generally do not cause water use problems, but there are certain applications where desalinated water must be produced.

Due to limescale deposition, alkalinisation and corrosion, and since the salts dissolved in water change the behaviour of certain compounds, it is important to use absolutely salt-free water for the following applications:

• boiler systems
• in the pharmaceutical industry
• in the alimentary industry
• in the glass industry
• for glass and dishwashing equipment
• for laboratory analytical appliances, etc.

The mixed bed desalination equipment is used primarily for the further treatment of pre-desalinated water, or to satisfy small amounts of water needs.