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Calgon Carbon Awarded Montreal UV Contract    May 9, 08   Calgon Carbon Corp.
Calgon system will treat up to 780 mgd of drinking water
California Water Softener Ban Bill Heard in Appropriations Committe    May 9, 08   PWQA
Bill sent to "suspense," expected to be heard on or about May 21
Half of Americans Want Stricter Water Quality Laws, Survey Finds    May 9, 08   WQA
Poll results come as Congress begins hearings on pharmaceuticals in water
2008 State of the Water Industry Report Released    May 9, 08   WQA
Report discusses challenges and predictions for the water industry
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
Emerson Releases Two New Versions of Rosemount Analytical Model 1056 Analyzer    May 8, 08   Emerson Process Management
New Model 1056-HT and 1056-DP 4-wire, dual-input analyzers include complete HART and Profibus DP digital communications capability
CH2M Hill Awarded New Five-Year Contract from Arizona Town    May 8, 08   CH2M HILL
Company will operate and maintain water systems for Prescott, Ariz.
Koch Membrane Systems to Increase RO Element Production Capacity    May 8, 08   Koch Membrane Systems, Inc.
Production at Koch's Wilmington, Mass., facility will more than double
Hydro Intl. Acquires Eutek Systems    May 7, 08   Hydro International
Deal unites leading players in grit-removal market
VRTX Water Savings Reach New High    May 7, 08   VRTX
VRTX customers now saving one billion gal of potable water
Black & Veatch Appointed to Severn Estuary Tidal Power Consortium    May 7, 08   Black & Veatch
Consortium to manage major tidal power generation studies for UK government
Senate Hearing Puts Pressure on EPA to Develop Rocket Fuel Drinking Water Standard    May 7, 08   The Associated Press
EPA still weighing benefits of regulating percholate, a toxic rocket fuel ingredient, in drinking water
Kemira Water Releases KemiCond Sludge Dewatering Solution    May 6, 08   Kemira Water
KemiCond breaks down water-retaining structures formed in sludge
New EPA Program Helps Water Systems Notify Public of Water Problems    May 6, 08   EPA
PNiWriter provides a fast, user-friendly format for creating public notices that meet federal requirements
National Drinking Water Week is May 4 to 10    May 6, 08   EPA, AWWA
EPA and AWWA celebrate with educational programs
Blue Water Expands Nutrient Removal Line    May 6, 08   Blue Water Technologies
Blue NITE for denitrification allows municipalities to meet wastewater discharge levels by lowering nitrate to less than 3 mg/L
Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant Named Global Water Project of the Year    May 5, 08   Black & Veatch
Stage 1A of the Australian plant produced purified recycled water only 10 months after construction began
Arizona Water System Fined $1000 for Drinking Water Violations    May 5, 08   EPA
American Realty & Mortgage Co. failed to monitor water for contaminants and did not notify customers of violations
UV Pure to Ship Power Conditioner with Every UV System    May 5, 08   UV Pure Technologies
Panamax M4-EX Power Conditioner will provide protection from power grid fluctuations
MACTEC Releases WaterTool Software    May 5, 08   MACTEC
Software helps Department of Defense installations maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act
State Winners of 2008 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Announced    May 2, 08   WEF
Winner will receive $3,000, a trip to Stockholm for the international competition and the opportunity to present at WEFTEC.08
Study Suggests Golf Course Pesticides May Affect Aquatic Life    May 2, 08   Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Study examined the effects of pesticides on fish near two Canadian golf courses
Bio Clean President Named Small Business Person of the Year    May 2, 08   Bio Clean
Gregory Kent recognized as small business person of the year for all San Diego and Imperial counties
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
ITT Releases Suite of Pump Optimization Services    May 1, 08   ITT
ProActivity offers a three-phased approach to reducing total cost of pump ownership
Koch and Toray Expanding Revere Osmosis Production Capacity    May 1, 08   Environmental Business Journal
Companies each have plans to expand capacity for their respective RO product lines
NSF International Launches New Beverage Quality Program    May 1, 08   NSF International
Certification program expands scope and reach to meet bottlers’ increasing needs around the globe
Calgon Carbon Awarded $2.3-Million Treatment Contract    May 1, 08   Calgon Carbon Corp.
Calgon will supply granular activated carbon and related services to two treatment plants in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Geospatial Holdings, Inc., Acquires Geospatial Mapping Systems, Inc.    Apr 30, 08   Geospatial Holdings, Inc.
Mark A. Smith appointed chairman and CEO of the pipeline mapping technologies provider
International Desalination Association Taking Applications for Graduate Scholarship    Apr 30, 08   International Desalination Association
Channabasappa Memorial Scholarship of up to $10,000 awarded to a graduate student; June 1 deadline
Study Raises Concerns Over Silver Nanoparticles in Wastewater Treatment    Apr 30, 08   University of Missouri
University of Missouri study suggests silver nanoparticles used to kill harmful bacteria may also destory benign bacteria used in wastewater treatment
Great Lakes Protection Plans Now Available    Apr 30, 08   EPA
EPA and Environment Canada have issued protection and restoration plans for each lake
Water Innovation Competition Selects Finalists, Voting Open    Apr 29, 08   WaterPartners International
Voting open until May 11 for "Tapping Local Innovation: Unclogging the Water and Sanitation Crisis" competition
Doosan Hydro Technology Named Desalination Company of the Year    Apr 29, 08   Doosan Hydo Technology
Company honored at Global Water Awards 2008
May 8 Webcast on EPA’s Draft Water Climate Change Strategy    Apr 29, 08   EPA
Free webcast will discuss actions to adapt water programs to potential impacts of climate change
EPA Invests $12 Million in New York City’s Drinking Water Security    Apr 28, 08   EPA
Funds will help city develop and evaluate a drinking water contamination warning system
Insituform Wins Innovative Product Award for iPlus Composite Pipe    Apr 28, 08   Insituform Technologies, Inc.
2008 Innovative Product Award presented at the No-Dig International Conference in Poland
USACE and PBS&J Team to Expand National Levee Database Program    Apr 28, 08   PBS&J
Database will retain critical information about individual levees
Number of Visitors Increased at WQA Aquatech USA 2008    Apr 28, 08   WQA
Focus on industrial treatment helped success
Itron Announces Executive Changes and Promotions    Apr 25, 08   Itron, Inc.
New president and senior vice president
Registration Open for Aquatech Innovation Awards 2008    Apr 25, 08   Aquatech Amsterdam
Winner to be announced during Aquatech Amsterdam 2008 opening ceremony
PBS&J Honored by American Planning Association for California Project    Apr 25, 08   PBS&J
PBS&J and Newport Beach, Calif., win award for city's General Plan update project
AWWA Webcast to Focus on Maintaining Ductile-Iron Pipelines    Apr 24, 08   AwwaRF
May 21 webcast titled "Getting the Most from Your Ductile-Iron Pipelines"
EPA to Provide Nearly $5 Million for Water Infrastructure Protection    Apr 24, 08   EPA
Each state will receive at least $50,000 and each territory at least $16,700
Toray Membrane Awarded Elements for Namibian Desalination Plant    Apr 24, 08   Toray Membrane USA, Inc.
Toray will supply TM820-400 elements to produce potable water, which will be sent 37 inland to Trekkopje, Namibia
Zenith International Acquires Vale Water    Apr 24, 08   Environmental Business Journal
New division established, Zenith Vale Water
EPA & National Rural Water Association Team up for Water Efficiency    Apr 23, 08   EPA
Organizations commit to reduce water waste and inefficiency
Itron, Inc. and Silver Spring Networks Announce Partnership    Apr 23, 08   Itron, Inc.
Agreement to integrate Itron’s OpenWay advanced metering platform with Silver Spring’s IP-based Smart Energy networking solution
Invasive Mussels Focus of Workshop for Water-Supply Professionals    Apr 23, 08   AwwaRF
Workshop in April was co-sponsored by AwwaRF, Southern Nevada Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Aqua New Jersey Receives Award for UV Treatment Plant    Apr 22, 08   Aqua New Jersey
Company received Business & Industry Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin
Antioch, Ill., Breaks Ground on New Wastewater Treatment Plant    Apr 22, 08   Lake County News-Sun
Plant is scheduled to open by spring 2010
Early Bird Registration for WaterSmart Innovations Conference Open Through July 11    Apr 22, 08   SWNA, EPA
Inaugural conference and exposition will be held Oct. 8 to 10 in Las Vegas
EPA Announces Check Up Program for Small Systems    Apr 22, 08   EPA
Program designed to help bridge financial gap faced by small systems
Amesbury, Mass., to Spend $20 Million on Water Upgrades    Apr 21, 08   Boston Globe
City will upgrade the water treatment plant and improve the water distribution system
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
Godwin Pumps Announces Management Additions    Apr 21, 08   Godwin Pumps
New leadership at Tampa, Fla., and Mira Loma, Calif., branches
2008 Global Water Awards to be Announced at Water, Finance and Sustainability Conference    Apr 21, 08   Dow Chemical Company
Conference held April 21 to 22 in London
President and EPA Honor Students for Environmental Efforts    Apr 18, 08   EPA
President's Environmental Youth Awards recognize environmental awareness and community involvement
Leaders in New Mexico & Georgia Win Partnership Awards From CH2M HILL OMI    Apr 18, 08   CH2M HILL
Company honored officials from Rio, N.M., and Sandy Springs, Ga., for working to accomplish mutual goals
WateReuse Association Names New Executive Director    Apr 18, 08   WateReuse Foundation
As deputy executive director, Joshua M. Dickinson, P.E., is now responsible for operational and staff management
Sauereisen Acquires Pocono Fabricators    Apr 18, 08   Sauereisen
Pocono, the manufacturer of Pre-Krete products, will become new Sauereisen business unit
AWWA Webcast to Discuss Endocrine Disruptors, Pharmeceuticals & Personal Care Products    Apr 17, 08   AWWA
May 7 webcast will cover research on substances and communications plans
Pennsylvania Governor Announces $72 Million in Water Infrastructure Investments    Apr 17, 08   Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
PENNVEST Board of Directors approved the funds for 19 projects in 15 counties
Lakewood Instruments Introduces WebNode    Apr 17, 08   Lakewood Instruments
WebNode allows network- or Internet-based remote communications from a PC
Toray Membrane Expands Campus    Apr 17, 08   Toray Membrane USA, Inc.
Company adds two buildings to its campus in Poway, Calif.
Innovation Fuels Honored for Operational Excellence    Apr 16, 08   Innovation Fuels
Company given Permit Award of Excellence for its 2007 operations
Dover Corp. Acquires Neptune Chemical Pump Co.    Apr 16, 08   Macrovision, Inc.
Neptune is now part of Dover’s Pump Solutions Group
Redevelopment Deal Completed for 49 Acres of Former Landfill in New Jersey    Apr 15, 08   Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney
AMB Property LP will construct an 878,000-sq-ft distribution center on site of former PJP Landfill
NSF Provides Documents Addressing Issues of Pharmaceuticals in Water    Apr 15, 08   NSF
Information from NSF reaches a readership of more than 22.8 million
Aqua-Aerobic Systems Honored by Rockford, Ill., Chamber of Commerce    Apr 15, 08   Aqua-Aerobic
Company received the 2008 Manufacturer of the Year award
Black & Veatch to Complete Design of Thornton Composite Reservoir in Chicago    Apr 15, 08   Black & Veatch
Project to expand storage system and improve, protect local water quality
NSF Provides Documents Addressing Issues of Pharmaceuticals in Water    Apr 14, 08   NSF International
Press release was picked up and distributed to a readership of over 22.8 million
U.S. EPA Orders Marin County Sewage Collection Systems to Address Chronic Sewage Spills    Apr 14, 08   U.S. EPA
More than 5 million gal of sewage flowed into Richardson Bay and San Francisco Bay earlier this year
California Water Supply Cut by 600,000 Acre-Feet    Apr 14, 08   The State Water Contractors
Public water agencies are receiving 35% of their annual water allocation from the State Water Project
Walchem Corp. Receives ISO 9001-2000 Certification    Apr 14, 08   Walchem
Company continues pursuit of continuous improvement
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
Burgess Moves from Veolia Water to Insituform    Apr 11, 08   Environmental Business Journal
Joe Burgess, former president and CEO of Veolia Water North America, will be new president and CEO of Insituform Technologies effective April 14
WERF Seeks Research Proposals to Test Protocol for Land Application of Soil Amendments    Apr 11, 08   WERF
WERF will provide up to $400,000; proposals due June 6, 2008
Severn Trent Services Provides RO/Deionization System for Thermal Power Plant in Chile    Apr 11, 08   Severn Trent Services
System has a filtration capacity of 1,290,000 gal per day
Three Utilities Recognized With Sustainable Infrastructure Awards    Apr 10, 08   American Chemistry Council
EPCOR Water Services, Inc., of Edmonton, Alberta; the Calgary Utilities and Environmental Department; and Water Development Association of Aberdeen, S.D., were recognized
Mobile Area Water Sewer System to Implement enQuesta 3e Software    Apr 10, 08   Systems & Software
enQuesta will allow customers to intiate service orders, view account information and pay bills online
EPA's Drinking Water Security Project is Finalist for Edelman Award    Apr 10, 08   EPA
TEVA-SPOT can compute the optimal number and location of sensors for contamination warning system
ISO Launches Committee to Develop International Standard for Energy Management    Apr 10, 08   ISO
Standard could have influence on as much as 60% of world's energy demand
Fluid Conservation Systems, Datamatic Announce Partnership    Mar 28, 08   WQP
New integrative leak detection solution combines acoustic leak detection with AMR data collection
Water Dealer Ned Jones Inducted into WQA Hall of Fame    Mar 28, 08   WQP
Jones of Gordon Bros. Water receives Water Quality Association’s highest honor
WQA Aquatech 2008 Wraps Up    Mar 28, 08   WQP
This year’s Water Opportunity Show a success
Kinetico Launches Expandable Treatment System at Aquatech    Mar 27, 08   Kinetico
System provides faster flow, higher production rates
WQA Identifies Major Issues for 2008    Mar 27, 08   WQP
Droughts, population shifts and water degradation will drive legislation and regulations
WQA Awards Water Quality Industry Advocates    Mar 27, 08   WQP
Awards handed out during opening general session of 2008 WQA Aquatech in Las Vegas
Flowban Takes Delivery of First Production Units    Mar 26, 08   Flowban Ltd.
Flowban will be on show at WQA Aquatech
BASF to Feature Water Treatment Solutions    Mar 26, 08   WQP
Company’s showcase will address variety of water treatment challenges
Sales Presentation to be Held at WQA Aquatech    Mar 26, 08   WQP
Presentation will showcase nontraditional sales techniques to improve business
Severn Trent Services Awarded Contract for Desalination Plant in Mexico    Dec 21, 07   Severn Trent Services
Severn Trent Services has been selected to design and build a desalination plant for the Maravia Country Club Estates in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Fairbanks Morse Announces Contract for New York City    Aug 8, 07   Fairbanks Morse
Fairbanks Morse Pump, a division of Pentair Water, has received a contract for approximately $15 million to supply water pumping equipment for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection at their Croton Water Treatment Plant.
NNGWA Conference Examines Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Water    Aug 8, 07   NGWA
The National Ground Water Association will host the 6th International Conference on Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in Water on October 22-23 in Costa Mesa, Calif.
AwwaRF Announces Report on Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Drinking Water    Aug 8, 07   AWWARF
Awwa Research Foundation announced the publication of a new report on endocrine disrupting compounds and pharmaceuticals and personal-care products.
Elster AMCO Water Appoints New President    Aug 8, 07   Elster AMCO Water Inc.
Elster AMCO Water, Inc., has appointed Roman Thomassin president and regional director Business Unit Water (BUW Region 3).
NSF Announces New Certification Program for Geothermal Piping Applications    Aug 8, 07   NSF International
NSF International’s Plumbing Program recently introduced a new geothermal listing for piping products.
NSF Announces New Certification Program for Geothermal Piping Applications    Aug 8, 07   NSF International
NSF International’s Plumbing Program recently introduced a new geothermal listing for piping products.
Cruise Ships Reach Agreement With Washington DOE    Feb 23, 07   Washington DOE
Washington Cruise ship lines will cover the state's costs to limit and track wastewater discharges from large cruise liners.
World Bank Supports Improving Water Supply in Tajikistan    Dec 21, 06   World Bank
The World Bank endorsed a $5 million credit and grant as additional financing for the Dushanbe Water Supply Project for the Republic of Tajikistan.
Water Service Company Blamed in Ireland Death    Dec 8, 06   Ireland On-Line
The Northern Ireland Water Service has been named responsible for the death of a contractor killed in an explosion in a treatment plant last year.
U.S. Navy Ordered to Reduce Drinking Water Chemical Levels    Dec 8, 06   EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered KBR Inc. and the U.S. Department of the Navy to reduce the levels of total trihalomethanes from drinking water.
CH2M HILL Names Team Leader