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MIAMI, FL /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Communication Systems, Inc. subsidiary AirWater Corporation chairman Michael J. Zwebner announced today that the company has received an order to supply and ship a number of AirWater machines to the Gulf for immediate delivery to the US Army/Coalition Forces.

In a short, but important, statement, Michael Zwebner, said: "We have worked long and hard with our marketing partners, and have achieved amazing results in a very short time. This breakthrough in receiving a request and order for these first machines for the US Army/Coalition forces in Iraq is a credit to the salesmanship and tenacity of our agents and representatives in the field. We are informed that after the authorities have received these first machines for testing purposes, and have had the opportunity to evaluate them, and see their viability for service and deployment in the Iraq arena, substantial orders for the product(s) will follow."

AirWater experts, engineers and technicians have developed a unique sized Air to Water machine specifically designed for the military. It is capable of high water production by way of extracting from air in huge quantities. All the water is then filtered and purified. Then, water becomes drinkable and potable.

In addition, these large-sized AirWater Machines can be truck and/or trailer-mounted. This allows it to easily be transported to any destination all over the world for fast and immediate deployment in the case of war and/or other needs and/or emergencies.

In a further statement, Michael J. Zwebner stated that the company has placed an order with a manufacturer for a uniquely sized AirWater machine that will produce between 1,000 and 5,000 gallons daily of pure, clean drinking water from the air! The machine will then place in a special location, and be used for public and commercial demonstration purposes. More details about this project will be announced in the near future. About Universal Communication Systems, Inc.

For more information on the company, please visit the company's official web site at: http://www.airwatercorp.com/

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN -- Pentair today announced that it has acquired certain assets of two privately held companies to augment existing businesses in its Water Technologies Group. TwinPumps, Inc., ( http://www.twinpumps.com/ ) of Oldwick, New Jersey, designs and manufactures vortex and chopper pumps for municipal wastewater applications. K&M Plastics, Incorporated, ( http://www.kmplastics.com/ ) of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, designs and manufactures blow-molded brine tanks and pressure vessels for residential and commercial water conditioning and filtration applications.

Pentair did not disclose the terms of the TwinPumps and the K&M Plastics transactions, which were completed July 1, 2003, and today, respectively. Pentair anticipates that the acquisitions will be accretive to earnings within the first full year of ownership.

"Combined, these asset purchases represent a sales growth opportunity of from $5 million to $10 million over the next few years," said Randall J. Hogan, Pentair chairman and chief executive officer. "These transactions meet our criteria and they dovetail well with our strategy to build the Water Technologies Group in targeted markets."

Richard J. Cathcart, president and chief operating officer of Pentair's Water Technologies Group, said that sales of TwinPumps products will be leveraged by Pentair's existing Fairbanks Morse pump sales channel to pursue replacement parts, replacements pumps, and new project business in the municipal wastewater business.

"In addition, we have retained the firm's founders to help us develop other innovative products to supplement our product lines," Cathcart said. "These new products are expected to launch beginning in 2004, giving us a broader offering on the process side of the wastewater business. The K&M Plastics transaction, meanwhile, will allow Pentair to better serve the fast- growing Asian water markets."

Pentair ( http://www.pentair.com/ ) is a Minnesota-based manufacturer whose core businesses compete in tools, water technologies, and enclosures markets. The company employs 12,000 people in more than 50 locations around the world.

Columbia, MO -- Environmental Dynamics Inc. (EDI) received a key patent for it's unique Diffuser Mounting System for Aeration of Liquids.  U.S. Patent No. 6,497,402 describes the innovative SDM design for mounting air diffusers on air supply piping.

Developed by EDI the SDM Saddle connection greatly improves the strength and versatility of the diffuser assembly. The diffuser mounting assembly includes two half saddles with air diffusers attached, two wedge fasteners to secure the saddle to the lateral piping, and o-rings that fit between the saddle and the lateral.

A feature of SDM is the eccentric location of the outlet fittings on the saddle sections. With the outlets located level with the bottom surface of the laterals, the air is released at the full basin depth to achieve maximum aeration. Accordingly both the laterals and diffusers can essentially be installed on the basin floor. This is highly advantageous in many applications.

Environmental Dynamics Inc., founded in 1975, specializes in the research, development, and application of advanced technology aeration and mixing systems used in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities. Specialized designs and equipment are also available for total biological treatment systems and advanced treatment systems.

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Eileen needs help with outfall diffusers and rivers:

Our wastewater system is examining the pros and cons of an outfall diffuser into a large dynamic river. Please contact me if you have experience with an outfall diffuser into a large dynamic river - would like to hear your stories.
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I am working with a municipality in Illinois who wants to look into reusing a portion of their wastewater effluent to irrigate nearby agriculture (nonfood crops). The effluent is currently being treated and permitted to discharge downstream into a river.

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Intel Corp - Process Engineer Wanted

Intel Corp is seeking a staff level process engineer for facilities process systems including air/ultrapure water/wastewater treatment systems.

Position requires extensive experience and advanced expertise in the design, development and operations of UPW and industrial waste treatment systems.

Responsibilities will include the selection, development, and transfer of all types waste treatment systems. Candidate will work directly with process technology development partner groups to provide chemical engineering expertise. Candidate will also work with outside A&Es, equipment suppliers, internal and external construction groups to assist in the design, construction, and startup of treatment systems. Some domestic and international travel is required.

Advanced experience in developing and implementing DOEs, bench and pilot test. Very strong analytical and communication skills (written & verbal). Demonstrated ability to drive the application of principles, theories and concepts into an engineered solution. Strong skills in problem solving, prioritization, teamwork, and leadership at the workgroup and IC level. Must work well across multiple organizations and deal with ambiguity.

Position requires a minimum of 10 yrs of direct experience with an MS or PHD in chem. or env. engr prefered.  This position is located in Portland, Oregon (Intel's largest site) E-mail resume to burke.a.walls@intel.com

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This week's photo is of installation of a Smith & Loveless OXIGEST wastewater treatment system, located in Pinellas County, FL.  Treated effluent is reused for spray irrigation at a nearby golf course. The OXIGEST system contains multiple treatment zones, an inner secondary clarifier and tertiary filter cells which work to provide high-quality effluent.

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