This book investigates the state of desalination technology and its applications as of 1977. It compiles findings and recommendations from a technical committee focused on water treatment methods. The work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and advancements in desalination during that period.

As a technical report from a standing committee, this publication likely served as a benchmark for professionals and researchers in water treatment and desalination in the late 1970s. Its focus on the state-of-the-art in 1977 suggests it would have been a valuable reference for understanding the technological landscape and challenges of the era.