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2008 State of the Water Industry Report Released    May 9, 08   WQA Report discusses challenges and predictions for the water industry [Full Story] AWWA Emphasizes Importance of Infrastructure During Drinking Water Week    May 8, 08   AWWA Thousands of miles of our nation's underground water and sewer lines are reaching the end of their functional lifespan and are in need of replacement [Full Story] National Drinking Water Week is May 4 to 10    May 6, 08   EPA, AWWA EPA and AWWA celebrate with educational programs [Full Story] U.S. Conference of Mayors Meets to Discuss Value of Municipal Water    May 2, 08   The U.S. Conference of Mayors Cities investigate the economic and health benefits of public investment in clean water, water infrastructure [Full Story] Great Lakes Protection Plans Now Available    Apr 30, 08   EPA EPA and Environment Canada have issued protection and restoration plans for each lake [Full Story] Number of Visitors Increased at WQA Aquatech USA 2008    Apr 28, 08   WQA Focus on industrial treatment helped success [Full Story] EPA & National Rural Water Association Team up for Water Efficiency    Apr 23, 08   EPA Organizations commit to reduce water waste and inefficiency [Full Story] EPA Announces Check Up Program for Small Systems    Apr 22, 08   EPA Program designed to help bridge financial gap faced by small systems [Full Story] Orange County, N.Y., Hires HDR to Help Complete Master Water Plan    Apr 21, 08   HDR Project will address issues of groundwater and surface water supply and demand, watershed protection, drought management and climate change [Full Story] Civil Engineers Announce Comment Period on Water Infrastructure Security Standard    Apr 11, 08   ASCE/EWRI Comment period on Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water Utilities will be held May 20 to August 20 [Full Story] Lack of Funds Forces California Treatment Plant to Close    Apr 8, 08   The Fresno Bee Residents in Lanare, Calif., can't afford to keep $1.3 million filtration system in operation [Full Story] New England Water Works Association Joins EPA's WaterSense Program    Apr 7, 08   U.S. EPA Group will promote simple ways to save water [Full Story] Graver Cartridge Filters Receive Colorado Accceptance for Use in Meeting SWTR    Apr 4, 08   Graver Technologies Certain models can be used as a filtration technology to meet SWTR requirements [Full Story] California Neighborhood Sues Over Tainted Drinking Water    Apr 4, 08   CBS 47 Class-action lawsuit on behalf of 1,600 residents of Merced, Calif.'s Beachwood neighborhood alleges unsafe water and pollution [Full Story] Shares of Water Utilities Rise    Apr 3, 08   The Associated Press Utilities seen as safe investments because their product is necessary [Full Story] NSF Discusses AP Report on Pharmaceuticals in Water and Next Steps    Apr 2, 08   NSF International Report raises consumer questions on water quality [Full Story] EPA Seeks Comment on Climate Change Water Strategy    Mar 31, 08   EPA Strategy designed to help managers adapt water programs to a changing climate [Full Story] Birmingham, Ala., Reduces Water Loss by 39%    Mar 28, 08   The Birmingham News, al.com Loss is down but still above national standard [Full Story] WQA Aquatech 2008 Wraps Up    Mar 28, 08   WQP This year’s Water Opportunity Show a success [Full Story] Salmonella Outbreak in Colorado Traced to Tap Water    Mar 25, 08   The Associated Press Officials began flushing municipal water system with chlorine [Full Story] Market Research Report Analyzes Global Water Treatment Industry    Mar 24, 08   Freedonia Group, Inc. Study predicts strongest growth in developing countries [Full Story] WQA Releases 2007/08 Update    Mar 20, 08   WQA Update covers current and expected challenges [Full Story] Waters Corp. Offers Complimentary Drinking Water Testing for Pharmaceuticals    Mar 20, 08   Waters Corporation Company will offer free test to any water authority that serves more than 100,000 customers [Full Story] EPA Signs Agreement with FHWA for Water Liaison    Mar 19, 08   EPA Liaison will coordinate research activities related to water regulations, programs and planning with respect to the highway program [Full Story] Hoffman Releases Wall-Mount Enclosure for Outdoor & Corrosive Environments    Mar 18, 08   Hoffman New enclosure has a white finish to reduce internal temperature [Full Story] A.J. Antunes & Co. to Install Drinking Water Systems in the Beijing Olympics Water Cube Building    Mar 14, 08   A.J. Antunes & Co. Antunes will be installing seven water filtration systems using multibore ultrafiltration membranes [Full Story] Draft Fiscal Year 2009 National Water Program Guidance Released for Comments    Mar 13, 08   U.S. EPA FY 2008 final measures and commitments also are available [Full Story] EPA Releases New Drinking Water Requirement Placards    Mar 11, 08   U.S. EPA Placards summarize day-to-day monitoring requirements for small drinking water systems [Full Story] AP Finds Prescription Drugs in Drinking Water    Mar 10, 08   The Associated Press Investigation discovered prescription drugs in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans [Full Story] Water Treatment Equipment and Supplies Market Projected to Reach $34.9 Billion in 2010    Mar 7, 08   Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Combined factors offer strong growth prospects, according to report [Full Story] Groups Launch Campaign for Officials Interested in Protecting Drinking Water    Mar 4, 08   U.S. EPA The Source Water Collaborative is launching the "Your Water. Your Decision." campaign to equip local decision-makers [Full Story] Culligan Provides “Green” Water for LEED Platinum Certified Remodeled Home    Feb 27, 08   WQA House boasts eco-friendly softening and filtration technology [Full Story] Major U.S. Water Agencies Form New National Climate Alliance    Feb 27, 08   Water Utility Climate Alliance Collaboration and improved research key to coping with climate change [Full Story] Calgary On Target to Reach Water Goals    Feb 25, 08   Calgary Sun Water use per person dropped for the third time [Full Story] Water Quality Improving for Ohio's Large Rivers    Feb 22, 08   Port Clinton News Herald The state's 23 large rivers are close to reaching goal for water quality standards [Full Story] Cleanup Efforts Fail to Improve Water Quality at Three Gorges    Feb 22, 08   The Wall Street Journal Unforeseen consequences hinder water quality improvements [Full Story] Raleigh Businesses Tap Into Alternate Water Source    Feb 20, 08   www.wral.com Treated wastewater being rerouted for consumer purposes [Full Story] AwwaRF Releases Report on Risks, Benefits of Energy Management Strategies    Feb 20, 08   AwwaRF Report provides risk management framework for developing energy management strategies [Full Story] New EPA Documents on Water System Sustainability    Feb 15, 08   U.S. EPA Documents will help communities improve sustainability [Full Story] EPA Releases New Municipal Wastewater Technology Fact Sheets    Feb 6, 08   U.S. EPA Four new fact sheets for municipal utilities and state regulators [Full Story] U.S. EPA Releases Draft Guidance for Drinking Water Regulations    Feb 5, 08   U.S. EPA Guidance to help public water systems and states understand and implement recent regulations [Full Story] John A. Chernak, Former President of Tomlinson Industries, Passes Away    Feb 1, 08   Tomlinson Industries Chernak joined Tomlinson in 1957 [Full Story] Water Organizations Release Treatment Plant Security Publication    Jan 29, 08   WEF Provides an overview of framework governing security at treatment facilities in the U.S. [Full Story] Oregon Facility Upgrade Saves Energy and Money    Jan 29, 08   www.newsreviewinfo.com Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority upgrade included a new air blower and air-diffuser system [Full Story] Oakland, Calif. Utility District Begins Optimization Study    Jan 22, 08   Optimatics Study will focus on optimizing system to meet future demands [Full Story] Water Main Breaks on Chicago’s North Side    Jan 22, 08   Chicago Tribune Water main break causes "dramatic scene" [Full Story] FCI Releases New Best Practices Engineering Guide    Jan 21, 08   FCI Guide provides data addressing atual field conditions [Full Story] Klamath Basin Water Deal Proposed    Jan 16, 08   Environment News Service Dam removals not included in agreement [Full Story] U.S. Water Services Will Help Ethanol Plant    Dec 21, 07   U.S. Water Services U.S. Water Services, Plymouth, M.N., will offer a chance for an ethanol plant named Big River Resources to utilize the advanced technologies of the patented high-efficiency reverse osmosis process and the evaporation and crystallization process together. [Full Story] San Diego Wastewater Director Announces Depature    Dec 15, 07   The San Diego Union-Tribune Timothy Bertch to leave for private employment [Full Story] ADS Mourns Loss of Chairman    Dec 14, 07   ADS Frank Eck, 84, remembered for his industry dedication, philanthropy [Full Story] Tempe, Ariz. Will Pump Reclaimed Water Into Local Lake    Dec 13, 07   East Valley Tribune, Tempe, Ariz. This city of Tempe, Ariz. is working out a plan to fill the manmade Tempe Town Lake with reclaimed water to free up water for drinking. [Full Story] China’s Three Gorges Dam Helps Alleviate Drought    Dec 10, 07   China Daily Three Gorges Dam increases water discharge to help alleviate drought-ridden Yangtze River [Full Story] CDT Systems, Inc. Completes Addison Water Treatment Cell    Dec 6, 07   CDT Systems, Inc. CDT Systems, Inc. installs operating prototype of Addison, Texas water treatment cell [Full Story] Water Treatment Plant Exceeds Required TOC Levels    Dec 4, 07   The Star; Cleveland County, N.C. A Kings Mountain, N.C., water treatment plant failed to meet state standards for TOC levels, but the problem was quickly corrected. [Full Story] Thomas M. Mills Named Chairman of Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers’ Association    Dec 4, 07   Severn Trent Services The association represents the interests of manufacturers serving the worldwide potable water and wastewater treatment industries. [Full Story] Cincinnati Transitions to New Reliability Program    Nov 30, 07   GE Energy Cincinnati, Ohio, has implemented a new reliability-based asset management program for their wastewater treatment network. [Full Story] Californians Consider Using Recycled Water    Nov 29, 07   Recordnet.com While California officials consider using recycled water, debate has begun about the cleanliness of this practice. [Full Story] Chemilizer Names New Sales Manager    Nov 29, 07   Chemilizer, Inc. Chemilizer Products, Inc. has appointed Greg Hayslip to the position of sales manager. He will oversee Chemilizer’s expansion into the water treatment, fertigation and swimming pool markets, as well as manage the company’s well-established presence in animal health, horticulture, landscaping/irrigation and agriculture. [Full Story] Suttons Bay Residents to Experience Fee Increase    Nov 26, 07   Traverse City Record-Eagle; Traverse City, Mich. Poor planning will cause Suttons Bay residents to see extreme increases in water and sewer bills. [Full Story] Thanksgiving Back-Ups    Nov 20, 07   Colorado Springs Utilities/KOAA News Utilities remind residents that Thanksgiving is the biggest day of the year for clogging and back-ups. [Full Story] California Dept of Fish and Game, U.S. EPA Train Volunteers for Beach Cleanup in Oil-Impacted Areas    Nov 19, 07   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The cleanup training process has trained 1,300 volunteers trained to date. [Full Story] IBWA Celebrates America Recycles Day    Nov 16, 07   International Bottled Water Association The IBWA celebrates its contribution to worldwide recycling and encourages Americans to take the recycling pledge. [Full Story] California State Lands Commission Moves Forward Carlsbad Desalination Project    Nov 13, 07   Poseidon Resources The SLC staff determines the project’s environmental studies to be sufficient. [Full Story] Rain Drenches Oahu    Nov 6, 07   The Honolulu Star Bulletin Showers are expected to linger statewide through tomorrow, causing more stormwater woes. [Full Story] State Leaders Reluctant to Let More Tennessee Water Go to Georgia    Nov 6, 07   The Commercial Appeal Gov. Phil Bredesen is concerned about protecting the Tennessee watershed, and the outflow of water to drought-stricken Atlanta has caused concerns. [Full Story] National Estuary Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary    Nov 2, 07   Environmental Protection Agency The National Estuary Program has sustained/restored more than 1 million acres of critical habitat. [Full Story] CertainTeed Pipe Helps Palestinian Village Recover from Sewage Spill    Nov 2, 07   CertainTeed CertainTeed’s pipe helped people along the Gaza Strip pump water out of a flooded village this past spring. [Full Story] Good Things Come in Trees    Nov 2, 07   Log Cabin Democrat The city of Conway recognizes the value of trees for enhancing stormwater management. [Full Story] Great Lakes Key Front in Water Wars    Nov 1, 07   Chicago Tribune/EPA The world’s largest source of surface water may soon become a point of contention for states outside of the Great Lakes region and the rest of the world. [Full Story] Attempt at Water Recycling Approved    Nov 1, 07   Union-Tribune; San Diego, CA A controversial water-recycling program has been approved, but Mayor Jerry Sanders is now threatening to veto the pilot project. [Full Story] Feds Form Drought Panel Amid Water Talks    Oct 31, 07   The Associated Press Federal officials met Friday in Montgomery, Ala., to discuss plans to end long-standing water rights disputes in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. [Full Story] Ga. to Build Lakes Amid Drought Fight    Oct 29, 07   Associated Press/AP Online An epic area drought brings Georgia lawmakers to consider plans for a network of state reservoirs. [Full Story] Introducing Utilimetrics—The New Face and Future of AMRA    Oct 29, 07   Utilimetrics In order to coincide with the groups expanded mission, The Automatic Meter Reading Association (AMRA) has changed its name to Utilimetrics. [Full Story] Changing SCADA Market for Water & Wastewater to Exceed $275 Million    Oct 26, 07   ARC Advisory Group The SCADA market is expected to grow at 5.4% over the next five years. [Full Story] 2007 IBWA Convention and Trade Show Draws Strong Attendance    Oct 26, 07   IBWA The IBWA Convention and Tabletop Trade Show, October 15 – 19 at the Las Vegas Hilton, was a success. [Full Story] Scouts Get Water Logged At Jamboree    Oct 25, 07   Halma PR Services Ltd The World Scout Jamboree put a major—though temporary—stress on local water pressure. [Full Story] San Diego Desalination Partners    Oct 25, 07   San Diego Institute for Policy Research, LLC Citizen support of seawater desalination efforts may suggest a solution to help San Diegans deal with water shortages. [Full Story] Town Property Tax Rate to Fall Slightly, but Sewer and Water Costs will Rise    Oct 24, 07   Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Fort Worth, Texas A small Texas town will soon be experiencing a lower property tax, but increased water and sewer costs. [Full Story] IBWA Announces 2007-2008 Officers, Board Members and Executive Committee    Oct 22, 07   IBWA Chris Saxman was elected Chairman of the IBWA Board of Directors [Full Story] What Are You Drinking?    Oct 19, 07   Daily Herald; Syracuse, Utah The North Davis Sewer District gives plant visitors bottled water with gross ingredients listed on the label. [Full Story] Workers Can Save Water, Too    Oct 19, 07   The Atlanta-Journal Constitution Offices should keep conservation in mind. [Full Story] World Touring Museum Exhibit Features Ground Water Thanks to Foundation Grant    Oct 19, 07   National Ground Water Association A traveling science exhibit will teach visitors about ground water. [Full Story] Ethanol Crops Could Threaten Water Supply    Oct 18, 07   Associated Press/AP Online Increasing the growth of crops for use as fuel will eventually decrease the amount of available water for other purposes. [Full Story] Macon Water Authority Honors Retirees    Oct 17, 07   Macon Water Authority The Macon Water Authority is celebrating the collective achievements of four of its retirees, who collectively hold nearly 150 years of experience. [Full Story] HCWSA Urging Compliance to New Level IV Drought Response    Oct 16, 07   Henry County Water and Sewage Authority; McDonough, GA The HCWSA is now prohibiting outdoor water use as the state EPD declares Level IV drought conditions for counties in the northern third of Georgia. [Full Story] P&Z Approves Wastewater Expansion    Oct 15, 07   Hernando Today; Florida Planning and zoning commissioners approved the expansion of an airport wastewater treatment plant, budgeted for about $25 million. [Full Story] Pollution Levels Exceed EPA Standards in Many Texas Waterways    Oct 12, 07   The Dallas Morning News Texas water plants are not making complete progress in adhering to the federal Clean Water Act. [Full Story] Bottled Water Battles Against Corporate Campaign    Oct 12, 07   International Bottled Water Association The IBWA wishes to counter the claims made by Corporate Accountability International in their attempt to sway consumers from drinking bottled water. [Full Story] American Waters: What Hurts, What Helps    Oct 11, 07   National Geographic The average person’s role in keeping America’s waterways clean. [Full Story] Long-Term Illinois Customer Adds Third WRT Radium Removal System    Oct 10, 07   Water Remediation Technology, LLC WRT installed a third radium-removal water treatment system in Elburn, Ill. [Full Story] Cruise Ships: Showcasing Sludge    Oct 8, 07   Seattle Post-Intelligencer King County in Seattle is trying to improve the treatment of sewage sludge left over from cruise ships’ treatment processes. [Full Story] N.Y. Human Waste Raises Stink in Alabama    Oct 4, 07   Athens News-Courier Odors emitted by human waste-based fertilizer are angering residents in Limestone County. [Full Story] Bathroom Sink Faucets To Bear WaterSense Label    Oct 2, 07   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) A new labeling system created by the EPA will help consumers identify water-efficient bathroom faucets; these faucets use about 30% less water than conventional models. [Full Story] Strict Water Limits Could Slow Feverish Growth in Sunrise    Oct 2, 07   South Florida Sun-Sentinel The major growth of Sunrise, located on Fort Lauderdale’s western edge, may no longer continue growing if it cannot overcome Southern Florida’s strict water limits. [Full Story] Meth Ingredient Stolen From Water Plant    Sep 28, 07   The Daily Record; Dunn, NC Anhydrous ammonia can be expensive on black market. [Full Story] California Water Professionals Worry About La Nina's Effects    Sep 28, 07   Oakland Tribune La Nina may mean more drought conditions for California, which suffered a bone-dry winter last year. [Full Story] World Congress on Ozone and Ultraviolet Technologies    Sep 26, 07   International Ozone Association The first World Congress on Ozone and Ultraviolet Technologies offers all program details online. [Full Story] Zimbabwe Water Supply Experiencing Drastic Reductions    Sep 25, 07   BBC Monitoring Africa Bulawayo residents will now be able to get water only once every 11 days due to extreme drought conditions in Zimbabwe. [Full Story] Warning On Baby Wipe Risk    Sep 25, 07   Daily Record (Scotland) Scottish wastewater officials are warning parents that baby wipes can cause plumbing and disrupt the system. [Full Story] Canal Plan is Floated for Delta Woes    Sep 25, 07   The Sacramento Bee California water officials desire to build a trench to carry water from the Sacramento River to the drought-stricken Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. [Full Story] No “Next Year” for Farm Water    Sep 24, 07   Herald-Sun (Australia) The battle rages on as Victoria and South Australia race to resolve conflicts over water deficiencies. [Full Story] North Dakota City Finds E Coli in Water Supply    Sep 21, 07   Devil's Lake Journal Water quality employees in Devil’s Lake, N.D., found two different kinds of bacteria in the city’s water supply.