FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Enviro Voraxial Technology, Inc. announced today the launch of a new line of resource recovery systems called the Voraxial Composite Separators. By working closely with large petroleum and food processing industry leaders, the Company developed this new system to meet specific oil/water separation demands of prospective customers.

The turnkey Voraxial Composite Separator provides for batch or continuous separation of petroleum or natural oils from water even under emulsified conditions. Performance data demonstrates over 99% separation and a return flow of clarified water ready for industrial reuse or safe discharge.

"The multi-billion-dollar resource recovery industry takes a leap forward today with the successful joining together of the company's Voraxial Separator and the current leading method of oil/water separation into one composite system. We believe that the 400% increase in volume resulting from joining our highly efficient, patented Voraxial Separator with a conventional centrifuge has resulted in an oil/water separation system more effective than any other in the market today," stated Alberto DiBella, CEO of EVTN. "The combination of technologies results in significant savings to the customer. These results cannot be achieved without the Voraxial Separator."

Due to the unique characteristics of the patented Voraxial Separator, EVTN's model line of Composite Separators is scaleable and is available to handle volumes from 5gpm (gallons per minute) to 1500gpm and above.

About Enviro Voraxial Technology:

EVTN has and is continuing to develop and market its Voraxial Separator as stand-alone technology as well as incorporate it into self-contained, complete treatment systems for multiple applications. The Modular WasteWater Processor ("MWP") System is a self-contained sewage processor that treats and cleans sewage wastewater at individual locations so that the treated water can be re-used or safely discharged back into the environment. Please visit www.evtn.com.

Source: Enviro Voraxial Technology, Inc.

(Alexandria, VA) - The Water Environment Federation (WEF) will join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other U.S. government agencies in commemorating Earth Day 2003 on Tuesday, April 22. Commemoration of this event is an excellent opportunity to reflect upon past successes, strive for improvements, and expand the public's knowledge of their role in protecting and preserving the global environment.

The theme for Earth Day 2003 is "Action for a Healthy Environment" and encourages a call to action for environmental stewardship in all communities. This theme supports the primary goal of WEF, a not-for-profit technical and educational organization, and the water quality community to protect public health and ensure good environmental stewardship. "As leaders in the effort to protect public health and improve our nation's water environment for 75 years, WEF remains committed to meeting the water quality challenges of today to ensure that a healthy global environment is preserved into the future", said WEF Executive Director Bill Bertera.

The first Earth Day was held in New York City on April 22, 1970. An estimated 20 million Americans gathered to participate in a well-publicized environmental demonstration to show the political leadership of the Nation that there was broad and deep support for the environmental movement. Since then, national Earth Day has become an embodiment of the public's support and commitment to save the global environment.

The Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Water Quality Improvement Act, and the Water Pollution and Control Act Amendments are just a few examples of the legislation that has been enacted into law over the past thirty-three years in efforts to take responsibility for and protect the environment. While these milestones are great accomplishments, it is also important to remember that every day is Earth Day and a commitment to environmental stewardship is vital in protecting Earth for generations to come. For more information about how you can celebrate Earth Day in your community, please visit the Earth Day 2003 website at www.earthday.gov and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website at http://www.epa.gov/earthday/.

For information about WEF and our efforts to preserve and enhance the global water environment, please visit www.wef.org 

Kansas City, Mo. -- Black & Veatch, a leading global engineering, construction and consulting company, announced today that it is under contract with the Rialto-based West Valley Water District (formerly West San Bernardino County Water District) to provide pretreatment design in addition to design and implementation of what is believed to be the first application of ultraviolet light for potable water disinfection in Southern California. Black & Veatch is providing comprehensive design, regulatory validation and construction-related services for the expansion and upgrade of the Oliver P. Roemer Water Filtration Facility (WFF).

The plant expansion and addition of UV disinfection will increase treatment capacity of the Roemer WFF from 9.6 to 14.4 million gallons per day, enhance the District's ability to effectively treat a full range of blends from two surface sources of raw water, and yield treated water in compliance with all current and foreseeable future drinking water standards. The pretreatment facilities will include coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation along with associated chemical storage and feed facilities.

The Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, scheduled for promulgation in November 2003, is expected to include Cryptosporidium inactivation/removal requirements for surface water supplies. According to Bob Hulsey, a disinfection technology specialist with Black & Veatch who is currently involved in two UV-related research projects for the American Water Works Association Research Foundation, anticipation of that rule has spurred increased interest in UV disinfection.

The application of UV technology for disinfection of surface water is relatively new, and federal regulatory standards for the use of UV for potable water disinfection have not been established.

"The project presents special challenges, not only in designing and implementing a system that features an emerging technology, but also in helping the District validate that system with the California Department of Health Services," said Black & Veatch Vice President and Irvine-based Project Manager Steve Foellmi. "Careful coordination and timing of the entire UV validation process is critical to obtain DHS approval and achieve District objectives."

In addition to designing expansion and disinfection facilities, Black & Veatch is studying the requirements for a future 6-mgd membrane filtration plant. Membrane technologies, which provide multiple-barrier protection against pathogens, are also eliciting increased interest among utilities seeking to meet more stringent requirements and cost-effectively produce the safest possible drinking water.

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch Corporation is a leading global engineering, construction and consulting company specializing in infrastructure development in the fields of energy, water and information. Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch serves its clients with conceptual and preliminary engineering services, engineering design, procurement, construction, financial management, asset management, information technology, environmental, security design and consulting, and management consulting services.

The company's Web site address is www.bv.com 

Crunching Solids : Dimminutor Channel Disintegrator

Livingston, NJ -- The Dimminutor Model 36HF offers effective, automatic screening and disintegrating of wastewater solids in straight through channels and wet wells. This powerful unit reduces plastics, wood , rags and other solids to fine bits, enhancing plant operation and improving the reliability of pumps and other downstream equipment.

The Dimminutor employs a smooth, continuously rotating design and high torque. This unit is extremely easy to maintain and features individually replaceable cutters, oil lubrication and a simple rotary design that requires no auxiliary diverter screens. A unique cantilevered design eliminates seals or bearings near the gritty channel floor. The unit is heavily built with each component constructed for long life and precision.

The Dimminutor has an intrinsically open design to handle high flow rates with low head-loss. The model 36HF can handle up to 29 mgd of wastewater. In fact, it passes the flow unobstructed even during reversing cycles. As its three bidirectional rotary cutters intermesh at close clearance with stationary cutters, solids are finely reduced to a size small enough to pass through a sizing screen. With no gaps or openings between the screen and cutters, output is controlled and complete reduction assured.

For more information contact:
Franklin Miller Inc.
60 Okner Pkwy
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Email: marketing@franklinmiller.com

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