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Pall Corp. Will Provide Desal System to Manila

Maynilad Water Services awards $14.7-million contract to Pall Corp. for its microfiltration/reserve osmosis membrane water treatment.

HDR Debuts Drinking Water Operations Wall Chart

An HDR-AWWA wall chart offers utility operators a guide and reference for operations and maintenance of water systems.

N.Y. Supreme Court Halts Ballast Water Challenge

Shipping interests that use the Great Lakes lost their case against strict ballast water requirements.

From the Top: Q & A with Heiner Markhoff

Heiner Markhoff, president and chief executive officer of GE Water, a division of GE Power & Water, explains how he came to be leading the company and what he hopes to achieve.

Arizona American Water Offers Hydration Tips

Arizona American Water will supply water to emergency services providers to help prevent deaths this summer in the state.

Council Reports Design-Build Market Thriving

The design-build market grew nearly 80 percent in 2008 to $2.2 billion.

U.S. Beaches Open 95% of Time, EPA Says

EPA's annual Beach Report says that coastal and Great Lakes beaches were almost always open during the swimming season in 2008.

Solar Society Calls for Supporters to Showcase Projects

This year's tour is slated for Oct. 3.

NAWC, WPC Members Merge Interests

Services providers from the National Association of Water Companies and the Water Partnership Council have merged to raise the profile of solutions they offer.

Washington Asks for Comment on Industrial Permit

Washington's Industrial Stormwater General Permit is undergoing a comment and review process to streamline and simplify reporting requirements.

USDA Earmarks $3.3 M for Honey Creek Watershed

Stimulus funding from the Department of Agriculture will provide watershed protection in Honey Creek and floodplain easements in Indiana.

Control, Clean, and Inspect for Better Indoor Air

Servpro is offering tips to help people improve the condition of the air in their homes.

USGS Study Links Estrogen to Fish Immunity

Endocrine disruptors may affect the immune system of fish, making them more susceptible to disease, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study.