Mold Coverage   Water Quality Products February 2003   Arizona Water Quality Association
The following are program notes of the insurance panel presented at the Arizona Water Quality Association October 2002 program, reprinted with permission from the AZWQA. As stated at the Arizona Water Quality Association meeting in October 2002 by Sean Gillespie, claims manager at Allied Insurance, mold is becoming the "new asbestos" to insurance companies. More and more, mold is resulting in damage claims.
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Straight Talk About Ethics   Water Quality Products October 2002   Carl Davidson
Our industry seems racked with questions about ethics when, in my opinion, its real problems are problems of selling skills. But many market areas have seen fast-talking companies come in and turn the public against the water equipment industry. Let's take a look at the issues and the answers.
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Monitoring Drinking Water Regulation Updates   Water Quality Products August 2002   Carlyn Meyer, Water Quality Association
The Water Quality Association (WQA) and the point-of-use/point-of-entry (POU/POE) industry as a whole face the usual list of federal and state regulatory challenges in 2002-2003.
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Promoting Your Company Through Local Media and the Community   Water Quality Products April 2002   Wendi Hope King, WQP Staff
Advertising in national publications and television stations is the standard route taken by businesses, even small ones. Promotions and advertising are key to any good business. However, it is small businesses that reach out directly to their communities that gain marketshare and a solid customer base.
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Making the Sale Using Certification to American National Standards   Water Quality Products March 2002   By Tom Bruursema, NSF
Dealers of drinking water treatment systems today enjoy a growing market of opportunity. However, accompanying this growth is increasing competition, a tightening economy and a far more informed consumer. All of these require dealers to find better ways to differentiate their products and services.

Water Security Summit Consensus   Water Quality Products February 2002   Haestad Methods
The theme at the first-of-its-kind Water Security Summit 2001, sponsored by Haestad Methods on December 3 and 4, was “Prevent. Detect. Respond.” More than 600 water utility and government officials from the United States and 20 other countries gathered in Hartford, Conn., to hear 30 experts discuss vulnerability and security measures for the nation’s water supply infrastructure in the event of a bioterrorist attack. Both speakers and attendees explored water system vulnerabilities; discussed guidelines for implementing security plans; and reviewed existing federal, state and private resources.
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If You Sell Just Water Softeners, You Could Be Making a Lot More Money   Water Quality Products February 2002   Carl Davidson
Have you ever done a great demonstration only to find that the customer just isn’t interested? We all have that happen occasionally, but sometimes we cause their apathy by emphasizing the wrong things. What I mean is that people do not buy steel tanks, resin and valves, they buy emotions, dreams and love. Let me explain.
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Only Time Will Tell   Water Quality Products January 2002   Multiple Authors
The unprecedented events of Sept. 11 and the recession that began hitting our nation at the beginning of 2001 created havoc in the business world. The water industry was no exception; it also saw its share of fluctuation. With such an unpredictable economy, we move into 2002. WQP asked industry professionals nationwide to comment on what the water industry may see in the upcoming year. Although these professionals share their outlooks for next year, only time will tell what lies ahead.
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Duty Calls For Local Awareness   Water Quality Products May 2001   Wendi Hope King
Editorial: May 6—12 is National Drinking Water Week (NDWW). It is our duty and opportunity as water professionals to make this week work for us by incorporating local companies, expertise and even the Water Quality Association (WQA) into NDWW.
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Orlando Shines Its Spotlight on Drinking Water   Water Quality Products May 2001   Wendi Hope King, WQP Staff
In the midst of sunny Orlando (well, sort of) with theme parks and shopping galore, lay a convention center filled with great promise. Innovative products, treatment options, expertise, networking and a sharing of ideas: all of these are what the WQA promised at this year?s Conference and Trade Show in March. Did it succeed in providing these things to its attendees?
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Big Things in the Works at WQA   Water Quality Products March 2001   Wendi Hope King
Soon, the WQA will draw many of us out of these cold city winters to join it down in sunny Orlando, Fla., for its 27th Annual Conference & Exhibition taking place from March 27 to 31.
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Association Index   Water Quality Products February 2001   Wendi Hope King
The following lists a brief overview of various associations and how you can find out more about each of them.
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Professional Certification: Get Current. Get Competitive. Get Certified!   Water Quality Products September 2000   Dr. Judith A. Grove
Today, many young people choose their jobs for the training and experience they can receive, not just for money.

WQA Follow-Up   Water Quality Products May 2000   Wendi Hope King
The Water Quality Association’s 26th Annual Conference and Trade Show in Long Beach, Calif., offered everything to water quality professionals worldwide.

Americans Are Concerned About Household Water Quality, More Are Seeking Solutions   Water Quality Products October 1997
Three-quarters of American adults have concerns about their household water supply.

WQA Announces an Alternative Program for Product Certifications to the ANSI/NSF Standards for Drinking Water Treatment Units   Water Quality Products August 1997   by Joseph Harrison
Following requests from industry members to provide an alternative option for product certifications, the Water Quality Association (WQA) has entered into an agreement for this purpose with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) of Northbrook, Illinois.

The Future for Small & Very Small System Markets is Now   Water Quality Products December 1996   Keith Reid
Who should consider going into the small system market? With the recent changes in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the answer is, at most, any established manufacturer or dealer with patience and the right preparation. Opportunities for industry members include sales, installation, and ultimately, maintenance and monitoring of systems where a compliance problem exists