Response 15: Thanks very much for this comment.
Cite the following references: Panagopoulos, A. (2021). Energetic, economic and environmental assessment of zero liquid discharge (ZLD) brackish water and seawater desalination systems. Energy Conversion and Management, 235. Techno-economic assessment of Minimal Liquid Discharge (MLD) treatment systems for saline wastewater (brine) management and treatment. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 146, pp. 656-669. Study and evaluation of the characteristics of saline wastewater (brine) produced by desalination and industrial plants. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-14. Lines 33-38: You should mention that discharge of PPCPs degrades water quality and thus it cannot be directly used for potable water and industrial applications.