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"For the water and wastewater treatment professional...."
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Vol. 3, No. 46, February 12, 2001
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN): 1533-449X
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Joseph Taylor, Editor, mailto:jtaylor@waterandwastewater.com
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Contents:
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> Contributors Wanted!
> Add "Live" Customer Service To Your Web Site
> PCI-Water Uses New Membrane for UltraBar
> AWWA Endorses Blueprint for New Infrastructure Partnership
> This Week's Top Picks From The Reading Room
> NSF International Announces Organizational Changes
> Over 26,000+ Visitors and 285,000 Page Hits in January!
> Jacobs Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Gibb
> Hot Messages from the Help Forum
> Call For Photographs!
> From the Job Fair
> Subscribe and Unsubscribe Information
> SEND THIS NEWSLETTER TO YOUR FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES....
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Contributors Wanted!
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PCI-Water Uses New Membrane for UltraBar
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PCI-Water has selected a new vertical membrane for use in its
UltraBar Ultrafiltration unit. PCI-Water is to use a
Hydranautics low fouling polyethersulphone hollow fibre
membrane in all its new UltraBar installations.
The tubular, PVC housing comprises approximately 11,900 fibres,
each membrane fibre measuring 0.8mm internal diameter. The
membranes operate in direct flow mode, to optimize performance
at minimum energy consumption. The vertical membrane module
offers more flexibility with design and operation. PCI-Water's
stack designs allow easy access for maintenance, which can
be carried out in situ if required.
Water companies use the UltraBar ultrafiltration unit to
filter water, especially groundwater, to remove Cryptosporidium
and viruses to 5 log. The UltraBar system is listed by the
DWI as a product that complies with the Water Quality
Regulation for Cryptosporidium in Water Supplies. The unit
is capable of removing or retaining organisms greater than
one micron in diameter.
PCI-Water's first installation using this membrane has been
completed at Carradale Water Treatment Works in Scotland.
Carradale is a remote site on the Mull of Kintyre (West
of Scotland), treating a difficult groundwater source.
For more information contact:
Gale Rudd
PCI-Water
Tel: 01792 310454
Fax: 01792 310331
e-mail:gale.rudd@pcimem.com
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AWWA Endorses Blueprint for New Infrastructure Partnership
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Federal Commitment Critical to Meeting Nation's Infrastructure Needs
DENVER, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Works
Association (AWWA) today urged Congress to pass a federal
assistance plan for regulatory compliance and replacement of
America's aging underground water pipes. AWWA made its
recommendations as part of the Water Infrastructure Network
(WIN), a consortium of municipal leaders, environmentalists
and the water profession.
"An investment in our nation's water infrastructure is an
investment in our public health," said AWWA Executive Director
Jack Hoffbuhr. "We must ensure that Congress' investment
will reach all of the communities in need of it."
AWWA has been working for more than two years to raise awareness
about the implications of the water infrastructure challenge
facing utilities, consumers and general public health. Part
of that work has involved producing a more detailed assessment
of the national situation and analyzing the obstacles currently
preventing utilities from making the necessary investments
on their own. Based upon this ongoing research, AWWA believes
an effective national water infrastructure program will
incorporate the following tenets:
-A strong commitment from the federal government to provide
ample new resources based on the reform and expansion of
existing federal programs.
-An agreement from states to match federal funds and
streamline delivery of them to utilities in need of them.
-Collaboration between local governments and utilities to
develop strategies aimed at improving utility asset management,
cost savings and rate evaluation.
The WIN proposal announced today is the most comprehensive
proposal for water infrastructure renewal across the nation.
Water experts and federal regulators agree that drinking water
and wastewater utilities must invest nearly $1 trillion for
treatment plants, distribution systems and wastewater collection
systems over the next 20 years. The competing needs of pipe
replacement and expensive treatment and technology upgrades
to ensure compliance with increasing federal regulations have
sapped the ability of utilities to fully investment in
infrastructure replacement, resulting in an investment short
coming of $23 billion every year. If utilities are required
to make up that shortcoming on their own, the WIN estimates
that water rates could double, or even triple, in some
communities, an increase which could make access to clean
drinking water unaffordable for some Americans. To stave
off such a crisis, the WIN today recommended the creation of
a five-year, $57 billion federal program to fill the
investment gap.
"The WIN proposal is a sensible place to start work on closing
the investment gap," concluded Hoffbuhr. "Equipping communities
with the resources to improve their water infrastructure
merits Congress' support and our collaboration."
The American Water Works Association and its 57,000 members
work to assure a safe, sufficient supply of drinking water
for the people of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The group leads efforts to advance the science, technology,
consumer awareness, management, conservation, and government
policies related to drinking water.
For additional information please contact
Doug Marsano at (303) 347-6138
SOURCE American Water Works Association
Web Site: http://www.awwa.org/
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This Week's Top Picks From The Reading Room
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Top picks from the Reading Room this week are:
"Handbook of Environmental Engineering
Calculations"
by C. C. Lee and Shun Dar Lin
Hardcover, 1,504 pages, March 2000
"How to Implement Industrial Water Reuse: A Systematic
Approach"
by William Doerr, Rajeev Krishanan
Paperback, 1995
"Issues in Potable Reuse: The Viability of Augmenting Drinking
Water Supplies with Reclaimed Water"
by CEVAPWS
Hardcover, 280 pages, July, 1998
We thank you for your continued support of the Reading Room.
Do you need a book? Can you suggest a book you love, that we
should have in the Reading Room? Let me know and we will
try to include it!
You can visit the Reading Room and view the selections we
have made for you at:
http://www.waterandwastewater.com/www_services/readingroom.htm
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NSF International Announces Organizational Changes
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Dennis R. Mangino,
President and Chief Executive Officer of NSF International,
today announced several organizational changes.
Gordon E. Bellen, who previously served as Vice President of
Quality Assurance and Education Services, was appointed Vice
President, Federal Programs. In his new role, Bellen
establishes and maintains key federal regulatory contacts, and
manages federally-funded projects.
Stanley S. Hazan was named Executive Director, Center for
Public Health Education. Hazan is responsible for promoting
NSF's public health mission through the development of training
and education services, including seminars and conferences aimed
at food safety, water quality, indoor air health, and
environmental management. Prior to this appointment, Hazan was
General Manager, Drinking Water Additives Certification.
Ronald M. Coiner, formerly General Manager, Plumbing Products,
was reassigned General Manager, Water Distribution Systems. In
this newly created position, which combines Plumbing Products
and Drinking Water Additives Programs, Coiner is responsible
for developing and managing the business strategy for NSF's
water-related programs, including: Pool and Spa Circulation
Equipment, Plastics Piping System Components, Mechanical
Plumbing Products, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals, and
Municipal Water Distribution Products.
Richard W. Haffner was appointed Manager, Business Development
for Consumer Products. Haffner leads NSF's newly-formed
certification program under Consumer Products, currently
offering sanitation and public health certification services
to manufacturers of home appliances. Previously, Haffner was
Business Unit Manager, Environmental & Research Services (ERS).
NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company(TM),
tests and certifies more than 130,000 products worldwide. A
global leader in standards development, product certification,
and registration and educational services, NSF is the only
organization designated as a Collaborating Centre by the World
Health Organization for both Food Safety and Drinking Water
Safety and Treatment. Founded in 1944, NSF is an independent,
not-for-profit organization, with offices and laboratories
around the world.
SOURCE NSF International
Web Site: http://www.nsf.org/
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Jacobs Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Gibb
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PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2001--Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) and LawGibb Group, Inc.
announced today that they have entered into a Letter of Intent
for the acquisition by Jacobs of LawGibb's international
business, operating under the Gibb name with revenues of
approximately $100 million. This transaction is subject to
due diligence, the negotiation of a definitive agreement,
satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and approval
by appropriate governmental authorities.
Jacobs President and CEO Noel Watson stated, "This is another
step in our implementation of the 'multidomestic' approach
to serving our clients. Jacobs and Gibb have strong ties
to the buildings and infrastructure market. The addition
of Gibb offers the opportunity to expand this business
internationally." LawGibb Chairman and CEO Bruce Coles
added, "Gibb, with its stature in the engineering sector
and the suite of professional services it offers, will fit
nicely with Jacobs' business objectives in the primary
international markets that both companies serve."
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is one of the largest global
engineering, architecture, technology, and construction
firms, specializing in the full spectrum of project delivery
services including engineering, procurement, construction,
and maintenance. Gibb, a member of the LawGibb Group, is
a leading international engineering consultancy, providing
expert advice in the fields of transportation, civil and
structural engineering, water and wastewater, environmental
and geotechnical services, infrastructure, building and
building services, information technology, defense,
finance, and commerce.
CONTACT:
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
John W. Prosser, 626/578-6803
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Hot Messages from the Help Forum
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People post their requests for help and offer their suggestions
to others in our open forum.
Robert is looking for cold weather bacteria:
I am looking for bacteria products for wastewater treatment,
that work well in cold weather 36-40 degrees water temp.
Robert
mailto:rroland@mail.com
Mr. Duffy needs to lower BOD in leachate:
We are remediating an old municipal solid waste landfill.
As part of that effort, we will install a perimeter leachate
collection system designed to discharge the leachate to the
local sanitary sewer. The leachate has been tested and the
only parameter of concern is a very high BOD (>10,000).
We need to reduce BOD by at least 50% prior to discharge at
the sewer. Maximum flow rate is 70 gpm (allowable sewer
discharge rate). We prefer an inexpensive, simple, easy
maintenance, mobile system since this is only a 4 year
project. Currently leaning towards a frac tank with coarse
bubbler unit in the bottom.
How big does tank have to be (i.e. how long of a retention
time at 70 gpm to reduce BOD 50%)? Any other ideas or
suggestions? Thanks ahead of time.
Daniel Duffy
The Help Forum is open for everyone to use. Share your
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Call For Photographs!
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This week's photo is of a PCI water ultra-filtration plant for
wastewater treatment to ensure required reductions in pathogens
are met prior to disposal and that the product does not generate
odors or leach nutrients into the environment.
Photo courtesy of:
Mr. Barry Taylor
PCI Memtech
Tel: + 44 (0)1792 310454
mailto:Barry.Taylor@PCIMem.com
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If you have a favorite photograph of water treatment at its
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Full credit and the description of the photo will be given.
Photographs are be changed every two weeks to give everyone
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Send your photograph and description to,
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From the Job Fair
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Sales Representative Job Description:
To sell highly technical automation and control instrumentation
/equipment and services to municipal facilities, such as,
water and wastewater treatment plants in a territory comprised
of the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Reporting to directly a regional sales manager, indirectly to
the director of sales.
Hiring Criteria
-Minimum of 3 years successful sales experience of electronic
process control instrumentation ? Experienced with water and
wastewater treatment operations and applications
-The desire and ability to solve problems is vital
A highly motivated self-starter that can operate with little
day-to-day supervision
-Possess the ability to set goals or targets, then meets them
-Must have exceptional verbal, written and presentation
communications skills
-Must have general computer skills for record keeping and
communication purposes
-Must be trustworthy and able to work with little day-to-day
supervision
-Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time
-Must be capable of exercising control over expenses and other
costs to the company
-Must be willing to work on a commission based salary program
Company Benefits
Commission based salary program which includes a guaranteed base.
employee and family health insurance program, paid holiday and
sick leave program, expense account, auto allowance with
travel expenses paid, computer and necessary home-office
equipment provided
Must supply references.
Send resumes to:
VAH Environmental
10902 David Lane
Crosby, TX 77532
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