Washington, DC -- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture and the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) participated in the inauguration of a pilot wastewater re-use program at the Al-Bireh Wastewater Treatment Plant near Ramallah. This program is a pilot for a Hebron Regional Wastewater Treatment and Re-use Program which will provide a new source of reclaimed water for use in Palestinian agriculture. Funded by USAID, this will be the first wastewater re-use project ever to be constructed in the West Bank.

Participating in the inauguration were Larry Garber, USAID Mission Director; Rafiq Al-Natsheh, P.A. Minister of Agriculture; Walid Hammad, Mayor of Al-Bireh; Monther Hind, Head of the Wastewater Section of the Al-Bireh Municipality; Fadel Kawesh, Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) Deputy Head; Ihad Bargouthi, PWA Program Director; as well as representatives from the contracting firm, CH2M Hill.

Speaking at the inauguration, Garber said: "The pilot wastewater treatment program we've inaugurated today makes clear the important role that reclaimed water can play in fulfilling the water needs of the Palestinian agricultural sector. In a region plagued by constant water shortages, the value of this new source of water cannot be overestimated. All parties involved in the development of this technology for the West Bank - the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture, the PWA, the American contracting firm CH2M Hill, as well as USAID - can take pride in their contribution. This new wastewater treatment program will aid the Palestinian local economy at the same time that it protects and preserves the environment."

The inauguration was preceded by a tour of the Al-Bireh plant's on-site greenhouse and composting facilities, and followed by a USAID meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture at its offices in Ramallah.

USAID administers the U.S. foreign assistance program, which provides economic and humanitarian aid in more than 80 countries worldwide. Since 1994, the USAID West Bank and Gaza program has provided more than $1 billion in assistance to Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza. Its water resources program combines the development of new water resources with an improved system of water distribution and management, and wastewater treatment.

Source:  http://www.usaid.gov/

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2003--Intent on its unwavering commitment to ease the burden of continuing education for thousands of professionals world wide, RedVector.com, Inc. announces it has opened up its online education services to certified water treatment plant and system operators. The company implemented the expansion after determining water operators needed an easy and inexpensive way to fulfill their state mandatory continuing education.

Having already earned course pre-approval from the New York State Bureau of Public Water Supply, RedVector.com plans to move into additional water operator markets, including Georgia, Texas and Florida.

According to their President and Chief Operating Officer, Brent A, Craven, "This expansion exemplifies RedVector.com's successful implementation of our business plan. Our Research and Development Department is targeting industries, identifying specific education and training needs, and evaluating our ability to provide the best service to that industry. With more than 200 exclusive subject matter experts developing courses for us, our topic-specific course development capabilities are unmatched."

RedVector.com was recently honored by Florida Governor Jeb Bush as one of the top three "High Growth Companies" in the State. Craven is currently one of three finalists for the Outstanding Small Business Leader of the Year award and RedVector.com is one of five finalists for the Small Business of the Year award, both given out by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. The company has been featured in Business Week's 2003 Info Tech Top 100: World's Best Performers issue.

RedVector.com currently offers more than 2,000 online courses designed to meet state and professional organization requirements. The web site has attracted visitors from 50 states and 22 countries. RedVector.com's client services department employs a bilingual staff of full-time Account Managers dedicated to helping customers seven days a week.

Partners and affiliates include Indiana State University, Clemson University, John Wiley & Sons Inc., ZweigWhite, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

For more information contact:
Mr. Brent Craven
RedVector.com, Inc.
Telephone:  1-866-546-1212
Email:  ExecOffices@RedVector.com
Web site:  http://www.RedVector.com

Helsinki, Finland -- Kemira has taken a significant step forward in our water treatment business by expanding the present holdings in the US-based company Kemiron Companies Inc. from 15 % to 60%. The parties have also agreed on the terms, whereby Kemira is obliged to buy the remaining 40 % of shares. Kemiron has annual sales of 90 million USD and 250 employees.

The former majority owner and founder, Mr. Lawrence Hjersted, will remain as a minority shareholder in the company, and will continue as President and CEO of the company.

"The United States are the world's largest market for water treatment chemicals and positive development for Kemiron is expected to continue with the shift in main growth areas to applications that favor Kemiron's core competences in iron and speciality aluminum coagulants," concludes Lennart Johansson, Senior Vice President, Kemwater.

From the start in 1992, Kemiron Companies Inc. has had considerable success in the water treatment market, and the company now ranks as USA's largest producer and marketer of a complete product range of iron and aluminum coagulants. The company has fourteen, strategically located manufacturing and distribution sites with headquarters in Florida. The primary production units are located in Bartow (FL), Mojave (CA), Fontana (CA), St. Louis (MO), Rowley (Utah), Houston (Texas), Gastonia (NC), Savannah (GA) and Spokane (WA).

Water treatment chemicals are one of Kemira's core growth areas. Kemira already ranks as the world's largest producer and supplier of coagulants for water treatment, with presence in 30 countries. The total turnover of Kemira´s water treatment business was around 180 million euros during 2002. Kemira strengthened its water chemicals business further earlier this year by starting a water chemicals plant in St. Petersburg in Russia and acquiring the water treatment business of Ageco in Italy.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Lennart Johansson
Senior Vice President
Kemira Kemwater
Telephone:  +46 42 171 103
Web site:  http://www.kemira.com/

MORGANTOWN, WV- Four new products are now available from the National Small Flows Clearinghouse.

"A Status of Tools and Support for Community Decentralized Wastewater Solutions"

Item # WWBKMG21, this report is the result of two, 2002 workshops. The purpose of the workshops was to better understand the services and tools available to communities and how these tools and services can be improved. Experts in the application of decentralized solutions met with representatives of community projects that had already or were in the process of deciding on wastewater solutions. This report tries to identify situations where additional effort can strengthen the participation of communities in making wastewater decisions that apply managed decentralized solutions, when appropriate. The CD is free.

"Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Septic Systems But Didn't Know Who To Ask!"

Homeowner Version 1.0, Item # WWCDPE76, is an interactive CD ROM that educates homeowners about conventional onsite systems. The CD is divided into six main sections, including

• The history of the modern septic system
• Public health issues
• Effluent characteristics
• Failures and repairs
• Frequently asked questions
• Web sites for additional information.

The septic tank and drainfield are further detailed through an extensive video/slide show that covers such topics as septic tank requirements, use of dosing tanks, types of tanks to use, aerobic treatment units, drainfield location, what aggregate and lateral pipe to use, and alternative soil absorption systems. Although some sections are based upon Florida regulations, this CD can be edited to reflect regulations and requirements specific to any state or local jurisdiction. This CD ROM may interest those who work with or are in contact with homeowners, such as public health officials, regulators, contractors, and developers, as well as the general public. The cost of this CD is $6.50.

"Septic Systems for Wastewater Disposal"

Item #WWBLPE75, this booklet provides basic septic system information for homeowners. It discusses several topics, including the purpose of wastewater disposal systems; how septic tanks and aeration systems work and when to use them; the purpose of a soil absorption system, how it works, and siting requirements; how to prevent system failure; and where to go for additional information. This booklet will be useful to public health officials, contractors/developers, and the general public. The cost of this booklet is 65 cents.

"Low-Pressure Pipe Sewage System Installation and Design"

Item #WWBLDM101, is a manual the Lincoln Trial District Health Department (Kentucky) prepared to be used as a voluntary reference for installers, inspectors, and users of LPP sewage disposal systems. The table, charts, figures, and instructions in this manual give detailed step-by-step procedures to use when designing LPP systems.

A video titled "Low-pressure Pipe Sewage Disposal System, Design and Installation," also a National Small Flows Clearinghouse product (WWVTDM100) can be used in conjunction with the manual as a tool to train inspectors and certified installers. This manual will be helpful to engineers, planners, managers, public health officials, operators, and contractors/developers. The cost of this booklet is $4.00.

To learn more about these products, visit our New Products Page on the NSFC Web Site at www.nesc.wvu.edu/nsfc/nsfc_new_products.htm   To place your order, call (800) 624-8301 or (304) 293-4191. Orders also may be faxed to (304) 293-3161 or sent via e-mail nsfc_orders@mail.nesc.wvu.edu

Located at West Virginia University, the NSFC is a nonprofit organization funded by the U.S. EPA to provide free and low-cost information about small community wastewater treatment. For more information, call the NSFC at (800) 624-8301 and request a free information packet or visit NSFC's Web site at www.nsfc.wvu.edu 

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