Early Desalination Facility (IMAGE) Iowa State University Caption A water distillation machine was installed in Jidda in 1911. Credit Kasm Izzeddin, (Istanbul: Matbaa- Amire, 1330), s. 40 Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.