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NEWS CATEGORY - GENERAL
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
Market Research Report Analyzes Global Water Treatment Industry    Mar 24, 08   Freedonia Group, Inc.
Study predicts strongest growth in developing countries
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
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
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
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 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
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 sust