November 2008   
Supported By: Association of Water Technologies IBWA IRC ISTT Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council European Water Association FLUIDEX Global Water Intelligence Stockholm Environment Institute UKSTT
Newsletter Sponsor
Orival Inc.
Orival, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of self-cleaning water filters, automatic water filters and strainers, for use as industrial water filters, irrigation filters, cooling tower filters and more. Their units have been installed in over 40 countries worldwide. From single filters to complete multi-stage filtration systems, they will ensure you get the right filter to fit your needs.
Technology Updates
KROHNE, Inc. Announces KROHNE Water Solutions Product Line
With a broad range of analytical measurement technology, KROHNE Water Solutions supplements the measurement of the physical parameters of flow, level, and temperature.
Thermo Scientific - Aquasensors Introduces the Next Generation in Optical DO
The AquaSensors unique `direct-to-SCADA` product design reduces equipment and installation costs, while improving reliability in a wide variety of municipal and industrial water treatment applications.
Freshwater Announces `The Water Geeks` New & Advanced Filtered Water Bottle
The superior filtration capabilities make the new micron-filtered sport bottle, the ideal drinking water choice for modern consumer`s daily sport, travel, recreational, and even survival and emergency needs.
Water World News
Experts Suggest use of Sea Water for Irrigation
Alternative sources of energy like wind, tidal, and solar power could also be used to bring down the input cost, according to the Working Group on Water Resources for the XIth Five Year Plan.
Research on Water Supply and Water Treatment Market in China, 2008 Available Now
According to the 2008 report, the water supply in cities able to meet the needs basically in general and the capacity of urban water supply facilities is 20-50% higher than daily peak time.
Phoenix Water and Wastewater Bond Rating Upgraded to `AAA`
The upgrade also is based upon Phoenix`s water system`s low cost water supply, revenue raising flexibility, and strong historical financial operations.
KSB at BRAU Beviale 2008 Nuremberg
KSB Aktiengesellschaft will present itself at BRAU Beviale 2008 in Germany, from 12th to 14th November 2008 as a supplier of reliable, low-maintenance pumps and valves for hygienic food transport.
Aquatech Commissions FGD Wastewater Zero Liquid Discharge Systems for ENEL in Italy
Aquatech International Corporation
Aquatech`s integrated solution included a combination of physical/chemical, evaporation and crystallization technologies that enabled ENEL to achieve ZLD and environmental compliance.
Awards and Acquisitions
Parker Acquires Manufacturer of Water Filtration and Reverse Osmosis Equipment
The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings within its first year following the acquisition, and its results will be reported as a component of Parker`s Industrial North America segment.
Grandville Wastewater Treatment Plant Awarded
This award illustrates how effective partnerships between the DEQ and local agencies better serve the people of Michigan, and demonstrates a commitment to being a national leader in protecting our precious water resources.
Editorial

Our newsletter sponsor for this week is Orival Inc., manufacturers of self-cleaning and automatic water filters, and strainers.

Freshwater Technologies is pleased to announce that The Watergeeks Laboratories Inc., has introduced a new advanced filtered water bottle designed to meet the drinking water concerns of modern consumers. This innovation effectively reduces and removes a wide range of contaminants commonly found in today`s tap, surface, and ground water.

For more updates, read the next issue of Water IDeaS.

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