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"For the water and wastewater treatment professional...."
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Vol. 2, No. 35, November 20, 2000
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!
> Procter & Gamble Donates Water Softening Patents to University
> Culligan Is Pro with Commercial L.P.R.O. System
> This Week's Top Picks From The Reading Room
> ARCADIS to Acquire U.S. Infrastructure Company
> Over 17,000+ Visitors and 226,000 Page Hits in October!
> IGS Division Awarded Water Supply Development Contract
> 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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Press releases, show announcements and industry news wanted!
Do you have company news, a new product, new service or other
information you would like to share with our subscribers?
DEADLINE for the next issue is: November 25, 2000
We give full credit to contributing authors. If so please send
it to:
mailto:news@waterandwastewater.com
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Procter & Gamble Donates Water Softening Patents to University
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In many parts of
the country, hard water causes problems for consumers and
businesses alike. A new solution for treating hard water may
be developed as a result of the donation of more than 35 patents
and pending patents to the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, announced today (Nov. 20) by Cincinnati-based
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG).
Hard water, which contains high levels of dissolved calcium or
magnesium, can be linked to problems ranging from clogged
plumbing to kidney stones. Enhanced Water Softening Technology,
as P&G's patents are collectively called, creates an inexpensive
and recyclable water-softening agent that quickly and
efficiently binds calcium ions.
Along with the patents, P&G has donated all associated
intellectual property. As the sole new owners of the technology,
UNC-CH will benefit from future revenues after the technology
is further developed, tested and commercialized.
With further development work, it is estimated that the market
potential of Enhanced Water Softening Technology could be upward
of $100 million annually.
"We are delighted that Procter & Gamble chose UNC-Chapel Hill
to develop this technology," said Chancellor James Moeser. "Our
School of Public Health is a national leader in drinking water
research. This work fits its mission, and Carolina's public
service mission, to a 't.' The potential benefits for treating
municipal drinking water and water for industrial use are enormous."
P&G's external consultants identified UNC-CH as the university
that is best qualified to further develop the Enhanced Water
Softening Technology, due to the School of Public Health's national
prominence. Dr. Philip Singer, a professor of environmental sciences
and engineering in the School of Public Health, will lead the
research effort.
"We're excited that UNC-Chapel Hill will continue to develop and
test this significant technology, and that the university will
benefit both financially and academically from this donation,"
said P&G's Chief Technology Officer Gil Cloyd. "Best of all,
we'll get to see this promising science furthered to improve
peoples' lives -- even if it will no longer be in P&G hands,
given that our strategic interests lie elsewhere."
The gift of Enhanced Water Softening Technology is the eighth in
a series of P&G technology donations to leading universities and
research institutions.
Enhanced Water Softening Technology works by introducing specially
treated calcium carbonate crystals into the water supply. The
crystals attract and capture calcium ions, which are then filtered
out. The precipitate can then be recycled and used multiple times.
The major benefits of the technology are that it is simpler and
less costly than current processes. In addition to savings for
the water treatment industry, Enhanced Water Softening Technology
may be beneficial for developing nations since it uses inexpensive
and recyclable materials, is more efficient than other methods, and
produces less sludge for disposal.
SOURCE The Procter & Gamble Company
Web Site: http://www.pg.com/
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Culligan Is Pro with Commercial L.P.R.O. System
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NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2000--Culligan
recently launched an innovative commercial grade reverse osmosis
water treatment system - the LoPressureRO (L.P.R.O.(R)) unit.
Engineered to make reverse osmosis product selection,
installation, and service simple, the L.P.R.O. system is
already creating excitement among Culligan's dealers, specifying
engineers, and end-users alike. Its state-of-the-art features
make the L.P.R.O. system stand out from the competition.
"What is unique about this commercial product is its ability
to adapt to a customer's specific requirements," explained
Jeanne Cantu, Director of Culligan's Commercial Division.
"In adjusting the membrane selection, the L.P.R.O. system
can meet a business's changing capacity demands. And best
of all, the L.P.R.O. system can achieve these results without
the use of costly and high-maintenance pumps. Such industries
as restaurants, ice making, and car washes will find the
L.P.R.O. system to be especially practical and cost-efficient."
The L.P.R.O. system's flexibility is evident on many fronts.
The system's exclusive single manifold design is space-efficient
(36" w x 8" d x 32" h) and is made of non-corrosive materials.
Utilizing four 20" filter/membrane housings, the L.P.R.O.
system comes standard with a 5 micron prefilter and a solid
carbon block prefilter, all waste fittings and tubing,
mounting brackets, and 24-volt control assembly. As the
membranes are sold separately from the L.P.R.O. manifold
assembly, two membranes (250, 500 and 1000 gallons per day)
can be used in any combination to complete the system design
for configurations ranging from 500 to 2000 gallons per day.
Unlike standard RO membranes that usually require 200+ pounds
of water pressure, the membranes' patented, low-energy design
enables the L.P.R.O. system to produce water with incoming
pressures as low as 40 psi. (Ideal operating pressure is at
60 psi.) Finally, an optional pressure pump can be added
to enhance the system's performance.
Culligan manufactures and distributes bottled water and
water treatment products for retail, household, and commercial
applications worldwide. A division of USFilter that is owned
by global water treatment leader Vivendi S.A., Culligan is
among the most widely recognized brand names in America,
having been in business since 1936. Vivendi is a leading
provider of commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential
water and wastewater treatment products and services. For
more information, Culligan invites you to visit its web site
at
http://www.culligan.com/
Contact:
Jeanne Cantu
Telephone: 847/205-5826
mailto:jcantu@culligan.com
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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:
"Theory and Practice of Water and Wastewater
Treatment"
by Ronald Droste
Hard Cover, 800 pages, August 1996
"Activated Sludge Treatment of Industrial
Wastewater"
by W. W. Eckenfelder, John L. Musterman
HHardcover, 281 pages, 1995
"Fluid Mixing and Gas Dispersion in Agitated
Tanks"
by Gary B. Tatterson
Hardcover, 548 pages, 1991
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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ARCADIS to Acquire U.S. Infrastructure Company
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ARNHEM, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2000--
ARCADIS NV (Nasdaq:ARCAF)(AEX:ARCAD) the international
professional services firm for infrastructure, environment,
buildings and communications, and WSBC Civil Engineers, Inc.,
an infrastructure firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, today
announced that the companies have reached agreement in
principle for the acquisition of WSBC by ARCADIS.
WSBC will become part of ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller, ARCADIS'
U.S.-based operating company. Financial details regarding
this intended transaction were not disclosed. The companies
anticipate finalizing the transaction by the end of November.
The transaction is in line with the recently reformulated
strategy of ARCADIS of expanding its presence in the U.S.
infrastructure marketplace.
WSBC is a leading Texas-based company specializing in
transportation, water and wastewater treatment and civil
engineering. The firm currently operates with 70 employees
in Houston, Laredo and Lufkin, with the expectation of
significant growth, given their strong backlog. The firm's
projected full-year 2000 gross revenue amounts to US
$8 million.
Harrie Noy, Chairman and CEO of ARCADIS, stated: "This is
a further step in expanding our position in the attractive
U.S. infrastructure market, and as such it fits very well
within our strategic plans to generate substantial growth
within these markets. We will continue to look for other
acquisition opportunities as we pursue our goal of becoming
a leading player in the U.S. infrastructure market."
Joe Hastey, Chairman and CEO of ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller,
added: "The acquisition of WSBC will add significant
capabilities to ARCADIS' services package in Texas and
the Gulf Coast, and accomplishes our strategic objective
of expanding ARCADIS' infrastructure services into the
Southwest. Particularly in the fast-growing U.S.
transportation market, WSBC is a premier Texas firm that
will greatly enhance ARCADIS' ability to serve public and
private sector clients in the region, while complementing
ARCADIS' existing services."
WSBC President, Joe Wozny, commented: "We are very excited
about the prospect of joining a leading international
services firm like ARCADIS. This combination offers
exciting possibilities for expansion of WSBC's services
into the geographic markets currently served by ARCADIS
in Texas and the Gulf Coast. Further, it allows us to expand
our range of service capabilities at the project level.
The transportation and water and wastewater engineering
businesses increasingly require the broad range of services
as well as the depth and financial strength that that
the combined firms bring to market."
ARCADIS is an international knowledge-based services
organization in the fields of infrastructure, environment,
buildings and communications. Wherever the Company operates
it aims to improve the physical quality of the living
and working environment. From strong local market positions
the Company works on integrated projects for public and
private sector clients. Founded in 1888, ARCADIS currently
has some 8,000 employees. The Company belongs to the
top ten in its business worldwide.
For more information contact:
Mr. J. Slooten
ARCADIS
Telephone in Netherlands: +31-26-3778604
Telephone in US: 516/391-5262
Web site: http://www.arcadis.nl/
mailto:j.slooten@arcadis.nl
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IGS Division Awarded Water Supply Development Contract
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Mission Woods, KS - Layne Christensen Company (NASDAQ: LAYN)
announced today that it has recently begun construction of
an 8 million gallon per day (MGD) intake on the Savannah
River near Star, South Carolina. Layne's Integrated Groundwater
Services (IGS) Division is performing this work under a
$3.5 million design build contract with Santee Cooper. The
Ranney style surface water intake will consist of a 20-foot
diameter concrete caisson sunk to a depth of 32 feet. A
24-inch diameter intake line will be projected from the
caisson to the Savannah River. An intake screen assembly
will be installed in the river. Layne's Ranney Division,
which specializes in high capacity surface water and
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IGS Engineering and Construction group is responsible for
design and construction of the 8 MGD pumping station. This
station will include three 350 horsepower vertical turbine
pumps and a SCADA system to provide for remote automated
operations. The completed system will provide water to
the John S. Rainey Generating Station currently under
construction for Santee Cooper.
Layne Christensen provides sophisticated services and
related products for the water supply, mineral exploration,
geotechnical construction, environmental and oil and
gas markets.
For more information contact:
Layne Christensen Company
1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Mission Woods, KS 66205
Telephone: 913-362-0510
Fax: 913-362-0133
Web site: http://www.laynechristensen.com/
mailto:ljjarsulic@laynechristensen.com
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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.
Mr. Pettigrew needs help with turbidity:
Surface water system. There are 2 sand filters in series and
polishing filter (cellulose polyester sediment cartridge). Is
this sufficient for surface water or is flocculation required
or suggested.
Todd Pettigrew
mailto:toddpettigrew@hotmail.com
Mr. Gray needs info on greywater use in households:
Water supplied to domestic properties is all treated to
drinking water standard and yet it may be used to flush
toilets or water gardens. To collect and supply water to
this standard is very expensive and has implications for
our environment. In addition, the waste water has to be
treated before it is safe to return to rivers.
My project is to investigate the possibilities of and the
public reactions to using grey water (lightly contaminated,
not fit for human consumption) for certain domestic
applications.
If anyone can guide me or has any info I would be thankful.
Robert John Gray
50, Derrynoose Road,
Keady, Co Armagh,
Northern Ireland, UK
mailto:robertjohngray@hotmail.com
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Call For Photographs!
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This week's photo is of two 25-foot diameter by 34-foot high
Aquastore® tanks for leachate storage are enclosed in a
70-foot diameter by 5-foot high secondary containment tank.
Aquastore® primary and secondary containment tanks offer
reliable leachate storage with a glass-fused-to-steel coating
that resists corrosive contaminants. That’s why our tanks
are in service in hundreds of leachate storage applications.
Photograph courtesy of Mr. Tom Renich
A. O. Smith, Engineered Storage Products
http://www.aquastore.com/
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Supervise and mentor project staff. Ensure cost-effective
and timely project management. Establish and meet revenue,
income, and billability objectives.
Minimum requirements include a B.S.C.E., M.S. degree preferred.
Five years or greater of related wastewater and sanitary
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Demonstrated skills and experience are required. Strong
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