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NEWS CATEGORY - GENERAL
Organizations Sign Agreement to Promote Water Operator Partnerships    Aug 19, 08   International Water Association
Partnerships will help provide clean drinking water throughout Asia
AwwaRF Releases Report on Method for Evaluating Water Contaminant Warning Systems    Aug 14, 08   AwwaRF
Based on study that will provide water agencies with a method to evaluate contaminant warning system designs before purchasing and installing
ITT Contributes to Cedar Rapids Flood Relief Fund    Jul 31, 08   ITT Corp.
Corporation donated $20,000 to help the community recover and rebuild
Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association Holds Initial Meeting    Jul 30, 08   SWEMA
Industry leaders met at Alden Labs, next meeting will be at StormCon
Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors Worth $488 Million by 2013    Jul 25, 08   BCC Research
Market has grown steadily since 1990, when it was worth only $1 million
AwwaRF Announces Report on Conservation-Aware Rate Structures    Jul 24, 08   AwwaRF
Report features information on billing system requirements and the costs and potential issues of implementing water budgets
The Hydraulic Institute Completes Successful 2008 Spring Technical Meeting    Jul 21, 08   The Hydraulic Institute
Nearly 100 professionals met in Cleveland to discuss new standards, energy efficient process controls and educational initiatives
Report Suggests Canal Bypassing California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta    Jul 18, 08   The Associated Press
Public Policy Institute of California recommends cities stop drawing water from the delta and look to Sacramento River as source
WWEMA & WWD Now Accepting 2008 Scholarship Applications    Jul 16, 08   WWD
Scholarship applications are due Oct. 17, 2008
Michigan City Sees Prices of Treatment Chemicals More than Double    Jul 16, 08   The Bay City Times
Bay City, Mich., officials report increase is the result of rising fuel costs for transportation and chemical processing
Treatment Plant Breakdown Halves Wichita, Kan., Water Supply    Jul 10, 08   The Wichita Eagle
Clarifier breakdown prompts officials to ask residents to stop watering lawns
HDR's LeJeune Named Oregon Water Resources Commissioner    Jul 8, 08   HDR
LeJeune has worked on issues of sustainability for 35 years
EPA Collaborates to Create "Effective Utility Management Primer"    Jul 8, 08   EPA
Primer provides a framework to help utilities establish a performance baseline and measure progress
Market Research Report Analyzes Global Water Treatment Industry    Jul 8, 08   Freedonia Group, Inc.
Study predicts strongest growth in developing countries
A.J. Antunes & Co. to Install Drinking Water Systems in the Beijing Olympics Water Cube Building    Jul 8, 08   A.J. Antunes & Co.
Antunes will be installing seven water filtration systems using multibore ultrafiltration membranes
EPA to Designate Center of Excellence for Watershed Management At Clemson University    Jul 7, 08   EPA
Clemson center will be the third in the Southeast region and first in South Carolina
J.R. Wilson of Hanson Pressure Pipe Retires after 58 Years in the Industry    Jul 2, 08   Hanson Pressure Pipe
Wilson held a sales position at the company for the past 14 years
First Singapore International Water Week a Success    Jul 1, 08   Singapore International Water Week
Week resulted in deals worth more than $270 million and international initiatives to boost water research and investments
Hollywood Charity Event Raises Awareness, Funds for Global Water Foundation    Jun 30, 08   Global Water Foundation
LionessLA dedicated the company's two-year anniversary celebration to the foundation
Godwin Pumps Active in Midwest Flood Relief    Jun 26, 08   Godwin Pumps, Photo courtesy of Tom Kimberly, Lincoln Contractors Supply
More than 400 portable pumps helping to relieve floodwaters in the Midwest
PWQA Member Joy Morley Passes Away    Jun 26, 08   PWQA
Morley, with husband Robert, owned Morley Water Improvement Systems
Water Associations, EPA Release Tools for Effective Utility Management Practices    Jun 25, 08   WEF, AWWA, EPA, APWA, AMWA, NACWA, NAWC
Series of tools aim to help utilities advance effective management practices to achieve long-term sustainability
EPA Awards the Water Quality Standards Forum Cooperative Agreement    Jun 24, 08   EPA
Four-year, $400,000 cooperative agreement aimed at information sharing between the states and EPA
AWWA Announces Project to Address Water Workforce Challenges    Jun 20, 08   AWWA
Partnership with Awwa Research Foundation will support AWWA's Workforce Strategies Committee and other workforce programs
Mississippi River Floods Move South    Jun 19, 08   ABC News
Levees threatened by possible record-setting water levels
Mike Leonard Assumes Presidency of American Water Works Association    Jun 13, 08   AWWA
Leonard began his one-year term as AWWA president on June 11
National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2008 a Success    Jun 12, 08   EPA
About 600 people attended the conference, which featured presentations, technical posters, exhibits, workshops, courses and field trips
Water Leaders Launch Water Policy Institute to Address Challenges    Jun 9, 08   Water Policy Institute
The Institute will address water-related issues and provide information to the public through its website
SonTek/YSI Assists China in Dam and Flood Assessments    Jun 5, 08   SonTek/YSI
SonTek/YSI and YSI, Inc., have donated acoustic Doppler profiler measurement systems that will allow hydrologists to gauge the speed and strength of water flow
EPA Releases 2007 DWSRF Annual Report and Performance Data    May 21, 08   EPA
Highlights achievements of the drinking water infrastructure assistance program
EPA Announces New Water Quality Website    May 20, 08   EPA
ATTAINS combines two databases, provides water quality assessment and TMDLs information
More Than 120,000 Visitors, 2,560 Exhibitors Make IFAT 2008 a Success    May 16, 08   Munich International Trade Fairs
More than 40,000 visitors came from outside of Germany, an increase of almost 18%
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
National Drinking Water Week is May 4 to 10    May 6, 08   EPA, AWWA
EPA and AWWA celebrate with educational programs
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
Great Lakes Protection Plans Now Available    Apr 30, 08   EPA
EPA and Environment Canada have issued protection and restoration plans for each lake
Number of Visitors Increased at WQA Aquatech USA 2008    Apr 28, 08   WQA
Focus on industrial treatment helped success
Find Pump Information Faster    Apr 28, 08   WaterInfoLink.com
WaterInfoLink.com search engine puts an end to useless results
EPA & National Rural Water Association Team up for Water Efficiency    Apr 23, 08   EPA
Organizations commit to reduce water waste and inefficiency
EPA Announces Check Up Program for Small Systems    Apr 22, 08   EPA
Program designed to help bridge financial gap faced by small systems
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
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
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
New England Water Works Association Joins EPA's WaterSense Program    Apr 7, 08   U.S. EPA
Group will promote simple ways to save water
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
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
Shares of Water Utilities Rise    Apr 3, 08   The Associated Press
Utilities seen as safe investments because their product is necessary
NSF Discusses AP Report on Pharmaceuticals in Water and Next Steps    Apr 2, 08   NSF International
Report raises consumer questions on water quality
EPA Seeks Comment on Climate Change Water Strategy    Mar 31, 08   EPA
Strategy designed to help managers adapt water programs to a changing climate
Birmingham, Ala., Reduces Water Loss by 39%    Mar 28, 08   The Birmingham News, al.com
Loss is down but still above national standard
Salmonella Outbreak in Colorado Traced to Tap Water    Mar 25, 08   The Associated Press
Officials began flushing municipal water system with chlorine
WQA Releases 2007/08 Update    Mar 20, 08   WQA
Update covers current and expected challenges
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
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
Hoffman Releases Wall-Mount Enclosure for Outdoor & Corrosive Environments    Mar 18, 08   Hoffman
New enclosure has a white finish to reduce internal temperature
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
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
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
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
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
Culligan Provides “Green” Water for LEED Platinum Certified Remodeled Home    Feb 27, 08   WQA
House boasts eco-friendly softening and filtration technology
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
Calgary On Target to Reach Water Goals    Feb 25, 08   Calgary Sun
Water use per person dropped for the third time
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
Cleanup Efforts Fail to Improve Water Quality at Three Gorges    Feb 22, 08   The Wall Street Journal
Unforeseen consequences hinder water quality improvements
Water Quality Products and Water & Wastes Digest unveil redesigned websites    Feb 22, 08   Water & Wastes Digest, Water Quality Products
Both websites offer easier access to all our water/wastewater information
Raleigh Businesses Tap Into Alternate Water Source    Feb 20, 08   www.wral.com
Treated wastewater being rerouted for consumer purposes
AwwaRF Releases Report on Risks, Benefits of Energy Management Strategies    Feb 20, 08   AwwaRF
Report provides risk management framework for developing energy management strategies
New EPA Documents on Water System Sustainability    Feb 15, 08   U.S. EPA
Documents will help communities improve sustainability
EPA Releases New Municipal Wastewater Technology Fact Sheets    Feb 6, 08   U.S. EPA
Four new fact sheets for municipal utilities and state regulators
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
John A. Chernak, Former President of Tomlinson Industries, Passes Away    Feb 1, 08   Tomlinson Industries
Chernak joined Tomlinson in 1957
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.
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
Oakland, Calif. Utility District Begins Optimization Study    Jan 22, 08   Optimatics
Study will focus on optimizing system to meet future demands
Water Main Breaks on Chicago’s North Side    Jan 22, 08   Chicago Tribune
Water main break causes "dramatic scene"
FCI Releases New Best Practices Engineering Guide    Jan 21, 08   FCI
Guide provides data addressing atual field conditions
Klamath Basin Water Deal Proposed    Jan 16, 08   Environment News Service
Dam removals not included in agreement
Happy Holidays    Dec 21, 07   Water & Wastes Digest
We'll be taking a short break from newsletters but will return with an Executive News Summary on January 7, 2008.
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.
San Diego Wastewater Director Announces Depature    Dec 15, 07   The San Diego Union-Tribune
Timothy Bertch to leave for private employment
ADS Mourns Loss of Chairman    Dec 14, 07   ADS
Frank Eck, 84, remembered for his industry dedication, philanthropy
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Drenches Oahu    Nov 6, 07   The Honolulu Star Bulletin
Showers are expected to linger statewide through tomorrow, causing more stormwater woes.
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.
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.
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.
Good Things Come in Trees    Nov 2, 07   Log Cabin Democrat
The city of Conway recognizes the value of trees for enhancing stormwater management.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Workers Can Save Water, Too    Oct 19, 07   The Atlanta-Journal Constitution
Offices should keep conservation in mind.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
American Waters: What Hurts, What Helps    Oct 11, 07   National Geographic
The average person’s role in keeping America’s waterways clean.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meth Ingredient Stolen From Water Plant    Sep 28, 07   The Daily Record; Dunn, NC
Anhydrous ammonia can be expensive on black market.
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.
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.
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.
Canal Plan is Floated for Delta Woes  &nb