WaterTech Online News Feed http://www.watertechonline.com/rss/news The latest news from WaterTech e-News Daily New treatment plant in Fort Worth producing quality water FORT WORTH, Texas — The facility is equipped with a membrane filtration system that cleans and treats the water, while using very little chemicals. http://www.watertechonline.com/filtration/article/new-treatment-plant-in-fort-worth-producing-quality-water 5/18/2012 10:11:00 AM Eureka Resources to build Pa. treatment facility WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Initial plans include adding pretreatment and bulk storage tank systems capable of pretreatment of 10,000 barrels per day of multiple fluids. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/eureka-resources-to-build-pa-treatment-facility 5/18/2012 10:10:00 AM WQA selects Haataja as new executive director LISLE, Illinois — With him comes in-depth knowledge of global standards, testing, inspection, certification and regulatory acceptance. http://www.watertechonline.com/filtration/article/wqa-selects-haataja-as-new-executive-director 5/18/2012 10:10:00 AM Untreated wastewater spilled at treatment plant in N.C. LANDIS, N.C. — About 3,000 gallons of that untreated wastewater found its way into Buffalo Creek. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/untreated-wastewater-spilled-at-treatment-plant-in-nc 5/18/2012 10:09:00 AM GWI releases guide to creating value from wastewater OXFORD, UK — It focuses on the industries that are most water intensive, and those that generate highly loaded wastewater streams. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/gwi-release-guide-to-creating-value-from-wastewater 5/18/2012 10:08:00 AM WEF announces winners of U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The purpose of the SJWP program is to increase students’ interest in water-related issues and research and to raise awareness about global water challenges. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/wef-announces-winners-of-us-stockholm-junior-water-prize 5/18/2012 10:07:00 AM City in Iowa moves forward with plans for new wastewater plant LE MARS, Iowa — After hearing complaints from residents about an odor coming from its current plant, the Council has decided to build the new one 2 miles west of town. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/city-in-iowa-moves-forward-with-plans-for-new-wastewater-plant 5/18/2012 10:06:00 AM Gordon appointed to strategic water advisory board for ThermoEnergy Corp. WORCESTER, Mass. — Gordon is the founder of four innovative technology companies, including WATER STANDARD Company. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/gordon-appointed-to-strategic-water-advisory-board-for-thermoenergy-corp 5/18/2012 10:05:00 AM Eastern Washington communities could see water supply run dry in a decade ELLENSBURG, Wash. — There are about 200,000 people in the area where state officials say the problem is not an immediate crisis, but something the communities should be aware of. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/eastern-washington-communities-could-see-water-supply-run-dry-in-a-decade 5/17/2012 11:15:00 AM Recent rainfall brings surface water levels back to normal in N.H. DOVER, N.H. — Despite all the rain, groundwater levels remain low and that could cause problems later in the year for those who rely on wells for water and irrigation. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/recent-rainfall-brings-surface-water-levels-back-to-normal-in-nh 5/17/2012 11:14:00 AM Dealer Standard survey and chance to win $100 Visa gift card ends today BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today, May 17, is the last day to participate in Water Technology’s 2012 exclusive Dealer Standards Survey. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/dealer-standard-survey-and-chance-to-win-100-visa-gift-card-ends-today 5/17/2012 11:14:00 AM Philadelphia Zoo to inaugurate Bird Lake Water Treatment Facility on May 23 PHILADELPHIA — The facility was designed by PS&S LLC, a building design and engineering firm. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/philadelphia-zoo-to-inaugurate-bird-lake-water-treatment-facility-on-may-23 5/17/2012 11:13:00 AM EPA launches competition for students to develop stormwater management solutions WASHINGTON — Winning teams will earn a cash prize of $1,500-$2,500, as well as $8,000-$11,000 in funds for their faculty advisor to conduct research on green infrastructure. http://www.watertechonline.com/disinfection/article/epa-launches-competition-for-students-to-develop-stormwater-management-solutions 5/17/2012 11:12:00 AM City in Arizona considering public/private partnership for treatment plant WILLCOX, Ariz. — City Manager Pat McCourt recommended to the council awarding Severn Trent Services a five-year contract. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/city-in-arizona-considering-public-private-partnership-for-treatment-plant 5/17/2012 11:11:00 AM ENPRESS announces update to corporate website EASTLAKE, Ohio — The website features new access to videos, product information, technical data and an easier layout and design than its previous version. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/enpress-announces-update-to-corporate-website 5/17/2012 11:10:00 AM Siemens installs five water filtration plants in Pakistan villages KARACHI, Pakistan — Each water filtration plant can purify 10,000 liters of water every day. http://www.watertechonline.com/filtration/article/siemens-installs-five-water-filtration-plants-in-pakistan-villages 5/17/2012 11:10:00 AM Bottled water company to pay $2 million for using unfiltered water KONA, Hawaii —The company is being accused by the state of diverting concentrated ocean water that had been rejected by its reverse osmosis system. http://www.watertechonline.com/bottled-water/article/bottled-water-company-to-pay-2-million-for-using-unfiltered-water 5/16/2012 11:22:00 AM Membrane filtration plant in Iowa up and running SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The city wanted to create a plant that was advanced technologically, and what they came up with was a membrane filtration plant that can be remotely operated. http://www.watertechonline.com/filtration/article/membrane-filtration-plant-in-iowa-up-and-running 5/16/2012 11:22:00 AM Hanson’s Water Treatment celebrates grand opening of facility in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS — Hanson’s has been a fixture in the Las Vegas area for the past thirty years providing water treatment equipment. http://www.watertechonline.com/municipal-industrial/article/hansons-water-treatment-celebrates-grand-opening-of-facility-in-las-vegas 5/16/2012 11:20:00 AM Group finds large groundwater reserves within Mojave Desert CADIZ, Calif. — Now the company is looking to sell the groundwater it pumps for around $1 to $2 billion. http://www.watertechonline.com/drinking-water/article/group-finds-large-groundwater-reserves-within-mojave-desert 5/16/2012 11:20:00 AM