Desalting Water Probably Will Not Solve the Nation's Water Problems, But Can Help

As the availability of freshwater for municipal and industrial purposes becomes more of a problem, many countries are beginning to consider various desalination processes. Congress established the Saline Water Conversion Program to research and develop ways to convert sea and other saline water into useful water. Although the program is responsible for much of the desalting technology in use in the world today, a practical, low-cost desalting method has not been achieved.