Alexandria, VA - The National Biosolids Partnership (NBP), an alliance of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will recognize The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works - Bureau of Sanitation, Los Angeles, California, for successfully achieving independent, third-party verification of the Partnership's environmental management system (EMS) for biosolids program. A ceremony was held at the agency's facility on September 15, 2003.

With admission into the NBP EMS program, this achievement recognizes that the agency has been independently verified as having an effective biosolids environmental management system. The L.A. Department of Public Works' biosolids EMS was independently verified on September 4, 2003, by KEMA-Registered Quality, Inc. to conform to the NBP's EMS guidance. "WEF is pleased with the L.A. Department of Public Works' successful completion and verification of the NBP EMS program," said WEF President Robert McMillon. "The Federation believes that instituting an EMS for utility management is vital to enhancing environmental excellence in local communities."

"On behalf of the U.S. EPA Office of Water, I would like to congratulate the Bureau of Sanitation for successfully completing an independent third party audit for your EMS for biosolids operations under the National Biosolids Partnership. This is an important accomplishment which will pave the way for even greater adoption of EMSs by water and wastewater facilities" said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water G. Tracy Mehan, III.

The EMS verification signifies that the L.A. Department of Public Works supports excellence in biosolids management, exceeds regulatory compliance obligations, and provides meaningful opportunities for public participation. The L.A. Department of Public Works is one of 52 demonstration agencies participating in the NBP EMS for biosolids program. An additional 6-10 agencies are expected to undergo audits of their biosolids EMS in 2003 and be admitted to the EMS Program. For more information about the NBP's EMS program, visit: http://www.biosolids.org/.

Founded in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization with members from varied disciplines who work toward the WEF vision of preservation and enhancement of the global water environment. The WEF network includes water quality professionals from 79 Member Associations in over 30 countries.  Web site:  http://www.wef.org/

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 15 -- The NSF Board of Directors announced the appointment of Kevan P. Lawlor as President and Chief Executive Officer of NSF International effective September 10, 2003. Lawlor previously held the positions of Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Food Safety, and President of NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd.

An 18-year veteran of NSF, Lawlor has played a key role in the growth of the company and contributed significantly to the global leadership position NSF holds in providing public health and safety services.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to build on the record of excellence that has been established at NSF and to lead a dedicated team of professionals as we meet the challenges of the future," said Lawlor. "I have been fortunate to have worked closely with Dennis and the senior management team in developing the solid strategic direction that is being pursued."

Lawlor replaces Dr. Dennis R. Mangino who retired after completing a nine- year career with NSF. "I feel a great deal of pride as I head into retirement knowing that NSF is the leading global provider of public health and safety risk management solutions," stated Mangino. "I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to serve this wonderful company, and I was privileged to work with world-class scientists, engineers and business leaders. The Board chose wisely in selecting Kevan as my successor."

According to Charles Depew, Chairman of the Board of Directors, NSF International, "Under Mangino's leadership, NSF more than quadrupled in size through the expansion of its public health and safety services. The Board expresses its deep appreciation for Mangino's contributions and for his dedication to global public health. We're now looking to Kevan to continue NSF's success-we're excited about the future under his leadership."

NSF International, a not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, is the leading global provider of public health and safety risk management solutions in the areas of food, water, indoor air, and the environment. NSF provides product certification and safety audits for the food and water industries. Other services include management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd. and education through the NSF Center for Public Health Education. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Founded in 1944, NSF is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., and serves companies in 81 countries.

Source: NSF International
Web site: http://www.nsf.org/

Washington, DC -- EPA's Assistant Administrator for Water, announced today that the Agency has taken strong steps to further protect and safeguard the nation's drinking water and wastewater systems from terrorist acts by forming a new Water Security Division. This Division will continue the important work undertaken by the Water Protection Task Force established in October 2001.

"Shortly after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, the Bush Administration strengthened efforts already underway to promote security at America's public water facilities," said G. Tracy Mehan III, the EPA's Assistant Administrator for Water. "We are working closely with our stakeholders coast to coast to provide them with the resources and support they need as they find themselves facing increased responsibilities to protect the water supplies of their customers."

To date, the original Task Force has supported numerous activities to improve security of drinking water and wastewater utilities. Major accomplishments which will be enhanced by the Water Security Division include:

• Awarding $51 million in grants directly to large drinking water systems to assist compliance with the requirements of the "Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002." Out of 466 total systems, 464 have submitted vulnerability assessments to EPA.
• Awarding over $30 million in grants to the States, tribes, and non-profit organizations to provide tools, training and technical assistance to small and medium drinking water systems as well as wastewater utilities on vulnerability assessments and related security work.
• Supporting the establishment of the WaterISAC, a state-of-the-art, secure information system that shares up-to-date threat and incident information between the intelligence community and the water sector.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive research plan to address water security needs along with EPA's Office of Research and Development.

Under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act, EPA works closely with partner organizations -- government agencies and drinking water and waste water utilities and associations to ensure clean and safe water. Industry and government are also working to improve drinking water and waste water security.

Building on and supporting long-established relationships with its partners, EPA helps the water sector to: understand and utilize the best scientific information and technologies for water security; support assessment of utilities' vulnerabilities to possible attack; take action to improve security and respond effectively and efficiently in the event that an incident occurs.

For more information on water security go to: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/security/

DENVER – Hundreds of water industry professionals from across the country will discuss the advances in water distribution and plant operations to help meet security, infrastructure, and water quality demands at the American Water Works Association’s DSS: The Distribution & Plant Operations Conference and Exposition, September 28 – October 1, 2003 in Portland, Oregon.

Established in 1881, AWWA is the oldest and largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to safe drinking water in North America. AWWA has over 57,000 members worldwide and its 4,600 utility members serve 80 percent of America's population.

The DSS will provide in-depth information and hands-on interaction on issues such as water security and infrastructure management, distribution storage, water quality, and optimizing treatment plant performance. In-depth workshops will be conducted on topics such as water audit and loss-reduction strategies and infrastructure management. The latest in distribution system and plant operations products and services will be showcased in the conference exposition.

“Effective water distribution and plant operations are critical to meeting water system challenges,” said Jack Hoffbuhr, AWWA executive director. “This conference will help utilities in their mission to provide safe and secure drinking water to their communities.”

More information and registration for the conference can be found online at http://www.awwa.org/conferences/dss/

AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of drinking water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the drinking water community.

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What type/product of flocculant would you use to de-color and reduce BOD in winery waste water?  Our BOD range pre treatment is 4000 - 6500, TSS 20 - 40, pH 3.5 - 7.0. The water has a pinkish color.

A colleague who has a similar small scale system to ours uses Magnafloc, which seems to work quite well. However, I was told by the Australian Water Quality Centre that there are many different types of flocculants and that there might be one that works better than Magna floc. Hence my question to you.
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