本文描述了德克萨斯州谢尔曼市在寻找丰富可靠的水源以供应其不断增长的人口方面的经验。特克索马湖被选为原水来源；然而，湖水的总溶解固体（TDS）和矿物质含量较高，因此有必要使用脱矿技术。选择电渗析逆转（EDR）是基于其实现85%水回收率的能力、对硫酸钡结垢的耐受性以及对给水质量变化的耐受性。讨论了设计、运行和维护、成本和精矿流处理。

This paper describes the City of Sherman, Texas, experience with finding an abundant reliable water source to supply its growing population. Lake Texoma was selected as a source of raw water; however, the high total dissolved solids (TDS) and mineral content of the lake water made it necessary to use demineralization technology. Electrodialysis reversal (EDR) was selected based on its ability to achieve 85% water recovery, its tolerance to barium-sulfate scaling and its tolerance to variations in feedwater quality. Design, operation and maintenance, costs, and concentrate stream disposal are discussed.