Energy Recovery Inc Enhances Desalination Industry’s Most Efficient, Reliable Energy Recovery Devices

ERI PX Technology Ensures Best-in-Class Availability, 25-year Lifetime and 97.2 Percent Efficiency for Global Desalination Plants

ERI’s technology is currently in use in many of the world’s largest desalination plants, helping to save more than $700 million per year in energy costs alone.The PX-Q300 device strengthens the efficiency and durability of previous ERI PX energy recovery devices, ensuring an industry-leading uptime of 99.8 percent and guaranteeing high efficiencies at no less than 97.2 percent. Additionally, all ERI PX devices are designed for a lifetime of more than 25 years, which when coupled with the PX devices’ market-leading uptime, saves customers millions of dollars through energy reductions and zero unplanned downtime.“Even one day of unplanned downtime per month can cost a facility as much as $6.8 million a year over the lifetime of the plant. Many plants experience weeks of unplanned downtime each year due to the use of inferior technologies. To avoid these unproductive occurrences and eliminate the crippling costs associated with downtime, ERI customers rely on PX technology to insure 99.8 percent uptime,” said Tom Rooney, chief executive officer, ERI. “ERI PX devices have set the industry standard in design for greater performance and leading efficiencies, which mean greater savings and less worries for our customers who strive to produce drinking water of the highest quality at the lowest cost to consumers.”Energy Recovery Inc (NASDAQ:ERII) designs and develops energy recovery devices that significantly reduce energy consumption for desalination and other industrial processes. Energy Recovery’s prominence in the desalination market includes notable technologies such as the PX Pressure Exchanger™ (PX™) devices, the ERI™ TurboCharger hydraulic turbine energy recovery devices and the ERI™ AquaBold™ and ERI™ AquaSpire™ high- pressure pumps. In total, Energy Recovery has more than 12,000 devices installed worldwide. The company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in key centers worldwide, including Madrid, Shanghai, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about Energy Recovery Inc, please visit www.energyrecovery.com.About Energy Recovery IncThe new PX-Q300 device also offers a new and improved feature with a decrease in sound levels to less than 81 decibels–for much quieter operations.

Energy Recovery Inc (NASDAQ:ERII) designs and develops energy recovery devices that significantly reduce energy consumption for desalination and other industrial processes. Energy Recovery’s prominence in the desalination market includes notable technologies such as the PX Pressure Exchanger™ (PX™) devices, the ERI™ TurboCharger hydraulic turbine energy recovery devices and the ERI™ AquaBold™ and ERI™ AquaSpire™ high- pressure pumps. In total, Energy Recovery has more than 12,000 devices installed worldwide. The company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in key centers worldwide, including Madrid, Shanghai, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about Energy Recovery Inc, please visit www.energyrecovery.com.

WorldWater & Solar Technologies and Gamesa of Spain Donate Two Solar Water Purification Systems to Devastated Areas of Japan

Mobile MaxPure® Units – One Reverse Osmosis System to Clear Radiation from Drinking Water and One Freshwater System to Purify Polluted Water – To Be Air Shipped This Week from WorldWater’s Princeton Headquarters

The company has 30 production facilities in Europe, the US, China and India, and 7,300 employees worldwide.PRINCETON, N.J. -- Two solar- driven water purification systems called Mobile MaxPure®(MMP) will be air shipped to Japan this Thursday, April 14 to help the people in villages near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant. The donations are made and announced by WorldWater & Solar Technologies, Inc. of Princeton, manufacturers and marketers of the MMP solar systems, and by Gamesa of Spain, the multinational wind manufacturer with major US operations.About Gamesa (www.gamesacorp.com)WorldWater & Solar Technologies, Inc. (WWST) owns and operates technology with a 20 year history of innovation, development and global deployment. The Company’s proprietary solar-driven platforms generate for water pumping, purification, desalination and power for irrigation. WWST offers stand-alone and distributed solutions for instant infrastructure through its Mobile MaxPure® technology and product lines, which produce 30,000 gallons of potable water from freshwater sources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using solar power and embedded batteries. Its Reverse Osmosis systems desalinate and purify water (including removing of nuclear radiation).More than 15 years’ experience and 21,000 MW installed in 30 countries consolidate Gamesa as a global leader in wind energy technology. Its comprehensive response in this market includes the design, manufacture and installation of wind turbines, as well as the management of operation and maintenance services for close to 14,000 MW.Gamesa is also a world leader in the development, construction and sale of wind farms, having installed over 4,100 MW and with a portfolio of more than 22,600 MW of wind farms at varying stages of development in Europe, America and Asia.About WorldWater & Solar Technologies, Inc. (www.worldwatersolar.com)This action is related to the corporate strategy of both Companies to be actively involved in those communities where they operate, both providing initiatives and solutions.

The company has 30 production facilities in Europe, the US, China and India, and 7,300 employees worldwide.

H2O Innovation's Professional Water Technologies Enters Into a Sales Representation Agreement With Omya for EMEA Market

H2O Innovation Inc. ("H2O Innovation" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HEO)(ALTERNEXT:MNEMO:ALHEO) announces today that its Professional Water Technologies ("Professional Water Technologies" or "PWT") business unit, specialized in reverse osmosis specialty chemicals and membrane forensics services, has signed a sales representative agreement (the "Agreement") with Omya International AG ("Omya"), a leading global producer of industrial minerals, and a worldwide distributor of chemical products. Under the Agreement, Omya will represent PWT's complete line of reverse osmosis antiscalants and membrane cleaners in Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA").

Certain statements set forth in this press release regarding the operations and the activities of H2O Innovation as well as other communications by the Company to the public that describe more generally management objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or forecasts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities legislation. Forward-looking statements concern analysis and other information based on forecast future results and the estimate of amounts that cannot yet be yet determined. Forward-looking statements include the use of the words "expect", "believe", "estimate" and other similar terms as well as those usually used in the future and the conditional, notably regarding certain assumptions as to the success of a venture. Those forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which may result in actual and future results of the Company to be materially different than those indicated. Information about the risk factors to which the Company is exposed is provided in the Annual Information Form dated September 21, 2010 available on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com ). Unless required to do so pursuant to applicable securities legislation, H2O Innovation assumes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements contained in this press release or in other communications as a result of new information, future events and other changes.Building on 11 years of experience, H2O Innovation designs, manufactures, and integrates state-of-the-art custom-built water treatment systems for the production of drinking water and industrial process water, the reclamation and reuse of water, and the treatment of wastewater in the municipal, commercial, institutional, industrial, oil & gas, mining, and energy markets. The Company also offers operating and maintenance solutions for membrane filtration and reverse osmosis systems. H2O Innovation has more than 100 employees, seven offices including three manufacturing plants in Canada and the United States and is a founding partner of H2O Innovation India, a joint venture based in Mumbai, India. Shares of H2O Innovation are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (HEO) and on the NYSE Euronext Alternext Exchange (MNEMO:ALHEO). For more, visit www.h2oinnovation.com .Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) nor the Alternext Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Contacts: Source: H2O Innovation Inc. / www.h2oinnovation.com Guillaume Ducharme 1 418-928-0234 guillaume.ducharme@h2oinnovation.comOmya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals, mainly fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite, and a worldwide distributor of chemical products. The company's major markets are the paper, plastics, paint/coatings/adhesives industries as well as construction, environment, agriculture, food and pharma. Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 100 locations in over 50 countries and 7,000 employees.Existing PWT resources have been assigned to support this initiative and have already started to train and provide marketing support to Omya's sales teams.The announcement of the Agreement takes place today during the IDA World Congress 2011 on Desalination and Water Reuse being held in Perth, Australia, September 4-9. H2O Innovation, Professional Water Technologies and Omya have delegates on site participating at the trade show and conference, where H2O Innovation's Guillaume Clairet, Vice President, Strategic Business Development, will officially start his two-year term as a member of the IDA's Board of Directors. The International Desalination Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of the appropriate use of desalination and desalination technology globally."We are proud to team up with Omya-a recognized leader in its industry with a truly global reach and a growing team of water treatment experts. This Agreement with Omya greatly expands the reach of our sales force in EMEA, a vast region of the world that includes both mature and high-growth potential countries", stated says David Russell, Vice President, Specialty Chemicals and Services. "This initiative provides us with a powerful new tool to grow our international sales and add to the sustained revenues already generated by our existing distributors worldwide. It is an integral part in PWT's sales growth plan, in conjunction with the recent additions to our North American internal sales force and our continuous focus on leveraging H2O Innovation's installed base", concluded David Russell.In EMEA, Omya will represent Professional Water Technologies' line of patent-pending sustainable high performance reverse osmosis chemicals and membrane cleaners, including its flagship product SpectraGuard(TM) SC, an 11x super-concentrated phosphate-free membrane antiscalant. The Agreement reinforces both PWT's current U.S.-based internal sales force covering the EMEA market and its current distributors in the region. The terms of the Agreement remain confidential.Prospective disclosuresAbout H2O Innovation

Contacts: Source: H2O Innovation Inc. / www.h2oinnovation.com Guillaume Ducharme 1 418-928-0234 guillaume.ducharme@h2oinnovation.com

NanoH2O, Inc. Selected by The Artemis Project™ as a 2011 Top 50 Water Company

NanoH2O only reverse-osmosis company recognized by The Artemis Project two years running

“We are honored to be the only reverse osmosis membrane company recognized by the Artemis Project for the second year in a row,” said Jeff Green, CEO of NanoH2O, Inc. “Addressing water scarcity through reverse osmosis desalination has long been challenged by high energy costs. Our patent-pending technology, which encapsulates benign nanoparticles into industry-proven polymer membrane material, significantly improves RO membrane efficiency and lowers energy consumption. With the recently announced commercial launch of our membrane technology, we are very optimistic about the potential impact of our technology on the overall desalination industry. We are grateful to be part of the Artemis Top 50 and to be associated with the Artemis Project as they promote solutions to address global water challenges.”About The Artemis Project:Please visit www.theartemisproject.com/competitionpage.html for a full list of the 2011 Top 50 Water Companies Competition winners.The Artemis Project™ is a boutique consulting practice dedicated to helping companies thrive in a world of increasing water scarcity. We operate at the intersection of corporate strategy, advanced technology, investment and policy. We work with global corporations to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage through operational excellence in water management and assist advanced water technology companies in maximizing the value they bring to their customers. For more information visit: www.theartemisproject.com."The Artemis Top 50 is the water industry’s benchmark for recognizing innovation that will matter. It identifies the entrepreneurs that are applying technology to meet the world's water challenges,” noted Laura Shenkar, principal at The Artemis Project. “Water tech is quickly becoming an engine for economic development and job growth. With these awards, we strive to identify the companies offering the most promising technologies coming onto the market.”EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- NanoH2O, Inc. today announced that it has been chosen for the second year in a row by The Artemis Project™ as a Top 50 Water Companies Competition winner.About NanoH2O, Inc.Laura Shenkar’s bio: http://theartemisproject.com/about-us/management-bio/Links in this release:The Artemis Project: http://theartemisproject.com/NanoH2O, Inc. is a global provider of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes that change the fundamental economics of desalination. Based on breakthrough nanostructured materials and industry-proven polymer technology, thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes improve desalination energy efficiency and productivity. Exhibiting the highest permeability (flux) on the market, NanoH2O’s reverse osmosis membranes maintain industry-standard salt rejection while purifying water from a broad range of sources. Designed to fit into new and existing desalination plants worldwide, NanoH2O’s membranes are at the forefront of combating critical water scarcity issues. NanoH2O is the 2010 Wall Street Journal Innovation Award winner in the environment category. For more information, visit www.nanoh2o.comOntario H2O Summit: http://h2o.ocediscovery.com/en/default.aspx

NanoH2O, Inc. is a global provider of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes that change the fundamental economics of desalination. Based on breakthrough nanostructured materials and industry-proven polymer technology, thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes improve desalination energy efficiency and productivity. Exhibiting the highest permeability (flux) on the market, NanoH2O’s reverse osmosis membranes maintain industry-standard salt rejection while purifying water from a broad range of sources. Designed to fit into new and existing desalination plants worldwide, NanoH2O’s membranes are at the forefront of combating critical water scarcity issues. NanoH2O is the 2010 Wall Street Journal Innovation Award winner in the environment category. For more information, visit www.nanoh2o.com

Reverse osmosis technology helps optimize phosphate mine performance

PotashCorp's Aurora phosphate mine, in Beaufort County. NC, operates four low pressure boilers and four high pressure boilers to meet its process steam requirements. Maintaining these boilers is critical to meeting production demands.

During initial testing, the pilot unit's silt density index (SDI) test apparatus lost flow within five minutes of operating due to particulate fouling, and membrane performance snowed poor results. It was subsequently determined that the raw process water contained very fine particulates (98 percent less than 2-micron) that flowed through the multimedia filters and softeners, fouling the RO membranes.The concentrate/reject of the units operating in the first pass mode, which is highly concentrated in TDS. is sent to waste. This reject is also captured in the backwash tank for the MMF/softener backwash. The concentrate of Unit D. if operating in second pass mode, is recovered and sent to the first pass RO feed.In effect. Potash Corp-Aurora operates a twostage RO in which two RO systems are running in series with the permeate of the first acting as the feed to the second. Staged or series RO operation is typically done when a single-stage RO system does not produce the required quality of product water. For Potash Corp-Aurora. two-stage RO is justified because the additional expenses of operating the second RO system is lower than alternative forms of polishing the first-stage RO permeate to reach a higher quality of final product water.Processing phosphate ore into phosphoric acid requires large amounts of sulfuric acid and steam. Ore is mined from the phosphate deposit with large bucket excavators after 9 to 30 m (30 to 100 ft) of overburden is removed. The phosphate ore is mixed with water to make a slurry that is pumped to the mill. Elemental sulfur is burned in the presence of air to make sulfuric acid. This process is highly exothermic and boilers produce steam while cooling the process. The phosphate ore is reacted with sulfuric acid and the resulting products are refined into different grades of phosphoric acid for fertilizers, feed stock and food additives.System overviewTo ensure the new pretreatment system would meet boiler feed water requirements, mine officials teamed with Crown Solutions, a business unit of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, to conduct testing using a pilot trailer custom built for this specific application. The 5.7-L/min (1.5gpm) pilot reverse osmosis system was scaled to the project, to precisely match the hydraulics of the proposed full-scale system. Operating at only 5.7 L/min (1.5 gpm), the pilot system was designed with the same hydraulic flow rates across the multimedia filters and the softeners as the proposed full-scale system.The final results of the eight-week pilot test showed good filtration results, good operation of the water softener and good operation of the membrane system. The RO system produced high quality water, with the operation showing no signs of fouling or scaling. Based on the pilot results, the mine gave the green light for the installation of the full-scale RO system.The Aurora phosphate operation is a subsidiary of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PotashCorp). The mine is the largest vertically integrated phosphate mining and chemical plant in the world. The facility produces sulfuric acid on site, which is reacted with the phosphate rock to produce phosphoric acid for use as feedstock for phosphate products. The operation has an annual capacity of 6 Mt/a (6.6 stpy) of phosphate rock, 1.2 Mt/a (1.3 million stpy) of phosphoric acid and 181 kt/a (200,000 stpy) of feed phosphate. Steam is generated as part of the sulfuric acid production process. It is also used in the generation of electrical power for both the plant and resale.Water from the surge tanks is then pumped to five 2.4-m (96-in.) multimedia filters with a flow capacity of 29 L/sec (460 gpm) per filter. The down-flow multimedia filtration system is designed to remove total suspended solids (TSS) from the DWP makeup water. All filters run simultaneously in automatic mode. When this system goes into a backwash sequence, RO reject water from a backwash water storage tank is used for backwashing. The use of RO reject for multimedia filter backwashing optimizes water usage and minimizes the virtual water footprint.World's largestUpstream of the multimedia filtration, coagulant and sodium hypochlorite are fed into the raw water at two surge tanks. These are converted, old warm lime softening vessels with about 76 L/sec (1.200-gpm) nominal capacity each. Sodium hypochlorite is used as a biocide to destroy any biological contaminants in the feed water and minimize the ability for microorganisms to grow within and contaminate the water treatment system.Once a specialized blend of coagulants was developed and used, the pilot system significantly lowered SDIs to the 0.5 range. Reverse osmosis with an SDI below 3 is considered acceptable, so an SDI of 0.5 was a significant improvement.The softening resin is also a specialized resin - a shallow shell technology (SST) resin ? by Purolite resin company. The polystyrene resin keeps ion exchange sites to the outer 60 percent of the resin beads, which allows for more efficient regenerations and lower salt usage compared with other more conventional resin types.Plant operators at the mine were challenged with boiler teed water that was high in silici and other contaminants. As a result, boiler operations were experiencing difficult, labor-intensive operations and equipment deterioration. This resulted in higher operating costs and diminished processing performance. The facility was operating an aged boiler feedwater pretreatment system that included warm lime softening followed by pressure filtration and a cation/anion/mixed bed demineralizer system. The demineralizer required frequent regeneration and chemical usage was high and costs were difficult to predict.The RO system is designed to operate as a single and double pass system. All four RO units have a 16:8 array and 144 membranes. Units A. B and C are single pass units. They are always fed with soft water from the upstream softeners. Unit D can operate in both first pass mode (fed water from the softeners) or second pass mode. If Unit D acts as a second pass unit, permeate off the first pass feeds the second pass and produces high quality water.Depressurized well water (DPW water), used for plant utility water and boiler makeup, is very high in silica, in the range of 60-70 ppm. Silica can form scale at pressures below 600 psig. Above 600 psig, silica starts to volatize, carrying over with steam to potentially form deposits on downstream equipment and processes.The filtered water flows to the softener system, which includes seven softeners, each with a flow rate of 21 L/sec (328 gpm). The system is designed to automatically manage the number of softening units online, based on the number of reverse osmosis units online in standard automatic operation. During regeneration, brine is injected into the system to reverse the ion exchange process. The system includes the ability to use brine reclaim where a significant portion of the brine waste is recaptured and sent to a brine reclaim tank to be used in future regenerations. This lessens the amount of virgin brine required for the process and further reduce the water needed to operate the process.RO units A. B and C. acting as first pass, have a designed recovery rate of 70 percent. RO Unit D, when acting in second pass mode, has a designed recovery rate of 90 percent. A major portion of the first pass water is process water used in Potash Corp-Aurora's low-pressure boilers. Second pass RO water is used for high purity processes and in the plant's high-pressure boiler. In addition to filter and softener backwash. RO reject water can be used for softener regeneration and cooling tower makeup.The new boiler feed water pretreatment system includes multimedia nitration (MMF), ion exchange softening and reverse osmosis. DPW water for plant utility water and boiler makeup is pumped out of the mine from deep wells at roughly 145 L/sec (2,300 gpm).

In effect. Potash Corp-Aurora operates a twostage RO in which two RO systems are running in series with the permeate of the first acting as the feed to the second. Staged or series RO operation is typically done when a single-stage RO system does not produce the required quality of product water. For Potash Corp-Aurora. two-stage RO is justified because the additional expenses of operating the second RO system is lower than alternative forms of polishing the first-stage RO permeate to reach a higher quality of final product water.

Improve Health Through Reverse Osmosis - Does It Really Work?

Have you heard that you can improve health through reverse osmosis and want to determine if it is really true or not? Then you need to know some important information about this so you can decide if this is something that will help you improve your health.

- LeadThis process will be able to remove most of the impurities and contaminants from the water you drink so you have safer water. One reason that reverse osmosis is good for improving your health is because it removes bacteria and pyrogens along with other bad things for your health from the unfiltered water.Reverse osmosis is a process of water filtration or purification where molecules of water will be forced using pressure through a membrane of plastic. This is where most of the impurities or contaminants are filtered out and will be directed to a drain while the filtered water will be kept in the holding tank.- PesticidesInstalling one of these systems into your home is very easy to do for anyone. Once it is properly installed you can expect to have the system remove up to 99% of the water impurities that can be found in unfiltered water.Most of the sicknesses that people can get are carried in the water supply that people drink. A sad fact is that most people don't realize that the water they are drinking could be a big factor in the sickness they have so they never change the water they drink.- AsbestosNow one last way that these systems will help improve your health is by using a method known as submicron filtration of water. This will reduce the amount of many different things in the water including:If the water you drink has not been filtered or purified then you are putting yourself at risk for getting a sickness. The more unclean water you drink the more likely your chances are of getting sick from it.- Cysts- Volatile organic chemicalsMost people don't realize that drinking water that is polluted has been linked to causing birth defects and even learning problems in kids. So children will definitely benefit from reverse osmosis to help keep them healthier.Now that you know this important information about improving health through reverse osmosis you can see why so many people say it is true. If you are serious about improving your health then you have nothing to lose by getting your own system and everything to gain but especially better health.

Now that you know this important information about improving health through reverse osmosis you can see why so many people say it is true. If you are serious about improving your health then you have nothing to lose by getting your own system and everything to gain but especially better health.

Reverse Osmosis Water System Units-Is Reverse Osmosis the Best Choice?

Is reverse osmosis the best choice for a water filter system? What other water purifier systems are there that may be as good or better than reverse osmosis? This article will answer those questions so you can make the best choice for you and your family.

Best Choice for Your HealthSome of the newer reverse osmosis water units include a carbon filtration step. That was a good decision, but why then do you need the reverse osmosis step? If you have the right purifier, you don�t.A Better Choice is AvailableReverse OsmosisMinerals Are Necessary for Good HealthReverse osmosis water units remove lead particles larger than a micron. Ions of lead that are smaller can only be removed through an ion exchange system.Reverse osmosis systems work by forcing contaminated water through a semi-permeable membrane. If the pores of the membrane are small enough (below 1 micron), things like dirt, lead, cysts, minerals and anything larger than a micron in size will be removed.With ion exchange tiny particles of lead and copper are removed from the supply by �exchanging� them for potassium and sodium particles or ions. Potassium and sodium are the two most important electrolytes for maintaining good hydration.Reverse osmosis systemes remove minerals and electrolytes, so the water tastes stale and is not good for your health. With sub-micron filtration and ion exchange, you can remove any particles of lead that may be present in your water, but not all of the trace minerals that taste good and help the body maintain its electrolyte balance. If you are using Reverse Osmosis or even after reading this, continue to use RO, please take a multi-mineral or multi-nutrient tablet.Toxic Lead Removal is VitalBiggest AdvantagePrice is not a factor when we talk about protecting our family�s health. If reverse osmosis water units were the only way to do that, it wouldn�t matter how much they cost. But, there are less expensive more efficient devices available, today.How RO WorksFor more detailed information on the best water filter system, please see my website listed below. (Don't be surprised if RO companies comment negatively or disagree with this. The facts speak and you just read them. It shows that they have a problem to defend.) The best choice is not a reverse osmosis unit. Please see my website listed below for a better choice than reverse osmosis.Lead is a toxic heavy metal that is often found in tap water, because the material was used to make the distribution pipes that run from the treatment facility to your home. It causes health problems for the young and old alike.Other purifiers trap the contaminants in an enclosed cartridge, but every ounce of water that comes into your house is cleaned. None is wasted. Find out if you truly need reverse osmosis water units, before you buy them. I found a much better option that outperforms reverse osmosis by a country mile.Don't Let RO Companies Fool YouThe biggest disadvantage of reverse osmosis systems, to many of us, is the wastewater created. Each and every design they have come up with wastes gallons of water. It goes down the drain and back into the environment.Reverse osmosis water system units can be expensive, wasteful and usually unnecessary in most applications, especially in the home. There are less expensive and more efficient water filtering systems. Keep reading and I will tell you what is.Reverse osmosis (RO) water units were all the rage at one time, but their popularity has diminished for a number of reasons. Manufacturers are still trying to keep reverse osmosis systemes in the public eye by creating smaller, easier to operate units, but they are still expensive, wasteful and mostly unnecessary. Here's why.That sounds pretty good, until you realize that the traces of chemicals that exist in our water today are smaller than a micron. So, they will pass right through the membrane. They can only be trapped by granulated carbon and blocks made of carbon and other filtering media.There are new purifiers that include sub-micron filtration, which is similar to reverse osmosis systemes, but far less expensive. They also, of course, include carbon filters and blocks, so all chemicals are removed, but what about lead.

For more detailed information on the best water filter system, please see my website listed below. (Don't be surprised if RO companies comment negatively or disagree with this. The facts speak and you just read them. It shows that they have a problem to defend.) The best choice is not a reverse osmosis unit. Please see my website listed below for a better choice than reverse osmosis.

Aquatech Awarded Major Desalination Project in the Middle East

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquatech and the UAE's Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) have signed a contract for Aquatech to provide a 15 MIGD seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) based desalination facility. The project, located at Ghalilah, will provide drinking water for the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Aquatech is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus on desalination, water reuse, and zero liquid discharge. The company is headquartered in the United States, and has a significant presence worldwide through subsidiaries in India, Europe, the Middle East, and China. Aquatech strives to provide Technology Leadership and Performance Excellence to the Global Water Industry, and aims to support its clients with cutting-edge Sustainable Solutions, minimizing their Life Cycle Cost, as well as their Carbon and Water Footprint.The project, valued at over $82 Million US Dollars, is scheduled to be operational in late 2013.There was significant competition for the high-profile project with more than 10 bidders submitting proposals. Although not the lowest bidder on a capital cost basis, Aquatech was awarded the project due to the most competitive overall lifecycle cost."Aquatech has a track record in leveraging our deep technology portfolio to offer competitive solutions to the markets we serve. Whether it's making zero liquid discharge more affordable, or increasing the economic viability of oil and gas extraction through cost-effective produced water treatment, we are very focused on finding innovative ways to deliver the optimal lifecycle cost to our clients. The FEWA award is further validation of these efforts for the very important desalination marketplace," said Devesh Sharma, Chief Commercial Officer of Aquatech.The project will be executed by Aquatech on a complete EPC basis including civil works, buildings, balance of plant, and electrical and mechanical installation. In addition to the core reverse osmosis plant, the scope of supply consists of the seawater intake, dissolved air flotation, ultrafiltration, and post treatment packages. A sophisticated DCS System for performance enhancement and data monitoring will also be supplied, ensuring that FEWA is equipped with the best technologies and a world-class facility.Riad Dib Aquatech 971 6 5574595 dibr@aquatech.comWith this win, Aquatech bolsters its list of major projects in desalination and water reuse in the Middle East. Aquatech has thermal and membrane based desalination plants throughout the GCC including Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. It is also among the first companies in the region to work with the oil and gas industry to recycle and reuse wastewater. Aquatech has recently completed a landmark oil field water reuse project in Oman and is currently executing one of the region's first petrochemical wastewater reuse projects in Kuwait.SOURCE AquatechThis press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.About Aquatech

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Minister Duncan Congratulates Yellow Quill First Nation on Opening of New Water Treatment Plant

The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today congratulated the Yellow Quill First Nation on the grand opening of its new water treatment plant.

The Government of Canada is investing in water and wastewater infrastructure in First Nation communities through programs such as the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program, First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan, Health Canada's Drinking Water Safety Program and Community-Based Water Monitor Program and Canada's Economic Action Plan.Contacts: Minister's Office Michele-Jamali Paquette Press Secretary Office of the Honourable John Duncan (819) 997-0002 Media Relations (819) 953-1160"First Nations communities expect the same access to clean and reliable sources of water as other Canadians" said Minister Duncan. "This treatment plant is an excellent example of how our government works in partnership with First Nations leadership to help build and strengthen communities."You can receive all our news and media updates automatically. Visit our Media Room RSS Feed for more information or to sign up."A key element for a growing and healthy community is a healthy and dependable water supply, which is what this treatment plant will provide to our members for many years," said Chief Larry Cachene of Yellow Quill First Nation. "In addition to the overall health benefits, this facility also represents potential for future economic opportunities within our community."

Contacts: Minister's Office Michele-Jamali Paquette Press Secretary Office of the Honourable John Duncan (819) 997-0002 Media Relations (819) 953-1160

Mesa Exploration Receives Metallurgical Report for Lithium, Potash Project

Mesa Exploration Corp. (TSX VENTURE: MSA)(PINK SHEETS: MSAJF) ("Mesa") is pleased to announce the receipt of a report outlining a conceptual metallurgical process for the Green Energy mineral brine project prepared by Dr. Richard Hammen of IntelliMet LLC. The report summarizes a processing plan utilizing molecular and ionic separation and reverse osmosis for extracting lithium, potash, magnesium, boron and bromine from the mineral-rich brine. Metallurgical testing will be performed based upon the report on the brine recovered from the upcoming drilling program to verify chemical composition and determine process factors such as recovery and optimum flow rates.

Commodity Priceshttp://www.alibaba.com/product-free/109350394/Magnesium_Chloride_Crystals_Flakes_Pellets_USP.htmlLithium Carbonate $6,160 per ton, source:http://curiousfarmer.com/2011/03/24/march-2011-fertilizer-prices/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/03/idUS268406 03-May-2011 MW20110503Bromine $3,800 per ton, source:ON BEHALF OF THE BOARDMesa is developing and exploring a portfolio of mineral properties in the United States where it controls significant land holdings. Mesa is advancing the Green Energy Project, a large brine deposit containing 40% dissolved solids containing Lithium, Potash, Magnesium, Boron, Bromine and other potentially valuable minerals. All projects are within proven mining districts with excellent access and infrastructure. Mesa currently has 14 million shares issued and outstanding, and no debt. For further information please visit our website at www.MesaExploration.com .Potassium Chloride $537 per ton, source:http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/chemicals/files/docs_studies/final_report_borates_en.pdfBoric Acid $836 per ton, source:The prices of the commodities in the brine are not common such as the price of a barrel of oil or an ounce of gold, therefore below are prices and sources of information on the five commodities examined in the report:This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, including the likelihood of commercial mining and possible future financings are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include unsuccessful exploration results, changes in metals prices, changes in the availability of funding for mineral exploration, unanticipated changes in key management personnel and general economic conditions. Mining is an inherently risky business. Accordingly the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company and the risks and challenges of its business, investors should review the Company's annual filings that are available at www.sedar.com .MESA EXPLORATION CORP.Foster Wilson, President and CEOContacts: Mesa Exploration Corp. Corporate Communications 775-824-4533 info@mesaexploration.com www.MesaExploration.comThe TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this news release.This Press Release has been reviewed by Gregory French, CPG #10708, and a Qualified Person as defined in Canadian National Instrument 43-101, who is responsible for the preparation of the technical information in this news release.Historic analysis of the brines yielded concentrations of 1,700 ppm lithium, 47,000 potassium, 43,600 ppm magnesium, 4,575 ppm boron and 6,100 ppm bromine. These results are selective and are unlikely to represent average grades on the property. The mineral grades and other technical data such as brine flow are taken from historical estimates prior to the implementation of NI 43-101. A qualified person as defined under NI 43-101 has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Mesa is not treating the historical estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves as defined in NI 43-101.http://www.gulfresourcesinc.cn/news/gulf-resources-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2010-results.htmlAbout Mesa Exploration

Contacts: Mesa Exploration Corp. Corporate Communications 775-824-4533 info@mesaexploration.com www.MesaExploration.com

Purification at the Nano Scale

Water

At present, silver nanowire filtration is also cost-prohibitive for the world's poorest regions, due to the high cost of constructing silver nanowires. But in 2010, Taiwanese chemist Yi-Hsiuan Yu patented a process for mass production of silver nanowires. If this method is effective, it could greatly reduce the cost of production for these nanowires, making Yi Cui's filter more practical for the world's poor. Korean firm Toptec has patented the world's first nanofiber mass production system.One of the more interesting water purification technologies to emerge recently is electro-filtration through silver nanowire fiber. The silver nanowire mesh, connected to a 20-volt power source, zaps bacteria and pathogens, making the water drinkable. This method, pioneered by Stanford University professor Yi Cui, has been shown to be more effective and less energy- intensive than other filtration methods that require large amounts of energy to push water through filters.Recent events in Japan have sparked concerns about freshwater availability in many parts of the country. Fortunately for Japan, the nation is also the world's leader in water filtration.At present, SWC6 MAX water is rather expensive. The cost of filtering an acre foot is more than $650, because of the amount of energy required to push water through the filter. That price tag is beyond the means for the world's poorest inhabitants but within reach for the Japanese. The company has not said that it will be using the technology in the areas affected by the March 2011 tsunami or radiation. However, numerous other technologies exist for effective wastewater filtration, which could be used in Japan, including ozone injection and nanofiltration.Sources: Nitto Denko Corporation, www.nitto.com. Stanford University, http://stanford.edu. Personal interviews.Japanese manufacturer Nitto Denko is currently marketing what it claims is the world's most efficient desalination filter, the SWC6 MAX, a reverse-osmosis nanomembrane system released in 2010. According to the company, the filter can remove "salt and other minerals as well as bacteria and viruses from seawater, and lower the 3.5% of salt in seawater to 0.0075%"-lower than the salt content of freshwater. The SWC6 MAX was invented by Hisao Hachisuka and is currently in use in a water treatment facility in Australia.A Japanese water-filtration system could help quench the world's growing thirst.The United Nations estimates that 2.8 billion people will live in a water-stressed environment by 2025. The world's poorest people need access to cutting-edge desalination technologies, coupled with advanced filtration, to increase the availability of freshwater and to remove toxins from wastewater. Wastewater recycling on the community level is essential for water stability, many experts contend. According to the Japanese government, there will be a $1 trillion market for safe water reclamation and recycling by 2025, so the potential private client list is considerable.The Global Water Recycling and Reuse System Association of Japan has a large, government-funded mandate to "develop [a] comprehensive water recycle system and expand the system, making the most use of Japanese technologies and knowhow." The Japanese government sees water filtration and green infrastructure as a key export area for the future.

Sources: Nitto Denko Corporation, www.nitto.com. Stanford University, http://stanford.edu. Personal interviews.

Aquatech Acquires Chemicals and Services Capability Through Strategic Investment into WEX Technologies

PUNE, India, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquatech, a global leader in water purification for industrial and infrastructure markets, has made a strategic investment into WEX Technologies Private Limited, a leading provider of performance water treatment chemicals and services.

For further information contact: Shamita Sengupta at SenguptaS@aquatech.com or (91) 20-6654-7000.WEX will continue to operate as an independent entity with the original founders, who are recognized and respected veterans in the field, continuing in their management capacities. Dhrubo Banerjee will continue to be the Managing Director of WEX, and Aquatech will add new members to the Board of Directors of WEX in order to develop synergies that will enable both companies to offer complete water treatment solutions to their respective customers.http://www.aquatech.comAquatech has made a majority investment into WEX, a privately owned company headquartered in Pune, India. "Aquatech has been focused on growth in India by providing innovative and integrated technological solutions. Investment into WEX will enhance our ability to add value to our clients by providing them a Total Water Management solution. By working together, Aquatech and WEX can help our clients use less water and optimize cost by managing their water consumption," said Aquatech's Managing Director, Devesh Sharma. "Our work can positively impact our client's water and energy footprint and save them money as well."SOURCE AquatechThis press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.Aquatech is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus on desalination, water reuse, and zero liquid discharge. The company is headquartered in the United States, and has a significant presence worldwide through subsidiaries in India, Europe, the Middle East, and China. Aquatech strives to provide Technology Leadership and Performance Excellence to the Global Water Industry, and aims to support its clients with cutting edge Sustainable Solutions, minimizing their Life Cycle Cost, as well as their Carbon and Water Footprint.About AquatechFounded in 2001, WEX is a widely recognized chemical and services company focused on the rapidly growing Indian market. WEX's chemical product solutions address applications for boilers, cooling towers, and reverse osmosis and thermal evaporator antiscalants and cleaners. Over the past 10 years, WEX has experienced consistent growth and has built an impressive customer base, particularly in the power, petrochemical, and oil and gas markets.http://www.wextech.co.in

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Dow to Invest in Water Technology in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) today announced plans to invest in a best-in-class manufacturing facility for DOW FILMTEC™ reverse osmosis (RO) elements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Related Results

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“Dow has a 50-year history of innovation and market leadership in the water industry. Saudi Arabia and nearby emerging markets represent a tremendous opportunity for Dow. Our plan is to complement our commercial presence with a manufacturing footprint, thereby bringing us closer to regional customers and strengthening the global competitiveness of our water business,” said Jerome Peribere, Dow executive vice president and president and chief executive officer, Dow Advanced Materials.

High-performance DOW FILMTEC membranes from Dow Water & Process Solutions are used in some of the most water-challenged areas of the world, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Algeria. The Shoaiba Barge SeaWater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant is one of Saudi Arabia’s largest RO seawater desalination plants and utilizes FILMTEC membrane elements."This new water facility and our collaboration with KAUST, coupled with our new world-class water technology center in Tarragona, Spain, are clear examples of Dow's continuing investment in technologies and production capacity to meet the growing challenges for clean and affordable water supply,” Ian Barbour, Dow Water & Process Solutions general manager said.The proposed facility would deliver local supply security of cutting-edge technologies for water desalination and water re-use for potable, non-potable and industrial water serving Saudi Arabia, the surrounding Middle East and North Africa region and emerging markets worldwide. Additionally, these water membrane technologies will deliver cost-savings through reduced energy usage and superior operational efficiencies for customers in desalination, industrial, municipal, commercial and residential sectors.Upon completion, the joint venture is projected to be among the world’s largest petrochemical facilities and would represent the largest foreign direct investment into Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical sector. In 2009, Dow entered into a comprehensive Research and Development (R&D) collaboration agreement with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), the region’s leading graduate-level research university.Dow is committed to investing for growth in Saudi Arabia. This announcement builds on the recent decision by The Dow Chemical Company and Saudi Aramco to form Sadara Chemical Company, a joint venture to build and operate a world-scale, fully integrated chemicals complex in Jubail Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Modern water treatment technology allows industrial economies to advance while minimizing water requirements. Over the years, improvements in DOW FILMTEC RO membrane elements have provided a threefold increase in the amount of treated water per element while reducing energy costs in desalination and other water purification and re-use projects around the world. Desalination plants with Dow technology produce hundreds of millions of gallons of freshwater per day in many sites around the globe, contributing to Dow’s overarching goal to further reduce the cost and energy-intensity of seawater desalination.The global leader in sustainable separation and purification technology, Dow Water & Process Solutions is making a clear impact in the world. We’re helping to make water safer and more accessible, food taste better, pharmaceuticals more effective and industries more efficient and spearheading the development of sustainable technologies that integrate water and energy requirements. Dow Water & Process Solutions offers a broad portfolio of ion exchange resins, reverse osmosis membranes, ultra filtration membranes and electrodeionization products, with strong positions in a number of major application areas, including industrial and municipal water, industrial processes, pharmaceuticals, power, residential water and waste and water reuse. More information about Dow Water & Process Solutions can be found at www.dowwaterandprocess.com.“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a key market for Dow Water & Process Solutions. This new proposed world-class facility will increase our ability to deliver the most advanced, affordable and sustainable water sourcing and treatment options for desalination, wastewater treatment, and other applications,” said Dr. Ilham Kadri, commercial director for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Dow Water & Process Solutions. “Dow is committed to the vital water conservation and purification needs of the region, and to combating water shortages that limit economic development.”®TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of DowDow (NYSE: Dow) combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.About Dow Water & Process Solutions

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Minimizing the use of chemicals to control scaling in sea water reverse osmosis; improved prediction of the scaling potential of calcium carbonate. UNESCO-IHE PhD thesis

Minimizing the use of chemicals to control scaling in sea water reverse osmosis; improved prediction of the scaling potential of calcium carbonate. UNESCO-IHE PhD thesis.

$69.95164 pages2011CRC PressWaly, Tarek Kamal Abdalla.In this his doctoral dissertation in water education at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, Waly describes approaches and specific techniques for reducing the use of chemicals to control scaling by calcium carbonate in pipes and other components of systems that use the reverse-osmosis process to transform sea water into fresh water. The core of his approach is a more accurate prediction of the degree of scaling, so that no more chemicals than necessary can be used. A native of Cairo, he is vitally aware of the problem. There is no index.S279Paperback

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ITT C’treat brand Reverse Osmosis Watermaker chosen for Spain’s Castor Underground Storage offshore energy project

C’treat’s innovations in design and technology provide a dependable source of potable water for the offshore drilling and production industry

The Castor UGS project converts the depleted Amposta oil field (which lies at a depth of approximately 1,800 meters, about 22 kilometers off Spain’s East Coast) into an underground gas storage reservoir. The project involves two offshore platforms, 13 wells and processing facilities, an onshore compression and processing plant located in the Vinaroz municipality, and an adjoining pipeline.Offshore installations, particularly those that are remote and in deep water, must have a reliable source of fresh water. C’treat’s primary business supports the offshore energy industry. Its Model 2CFD101-3 Reverse Osmosis Watermaker has two fully independent, nine cubic-meter-per-day water making systems. The entire model was third-party certified compliant with ATEX, an EU directive on equipment for explosive environments. ITT C’treat is ISO9001 certified, and supports the world’s largest oil and gas firms on their platforms, rigs and floating production systems located throughout the world.THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- C’treat Offshore, a unit of ITT Corporation’s (NYSE: ITT) Industrial Process business, was awarded a contract that will enable the supply of potable water for Spain’s Castor Underground Storage (UGS) project in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. C’treat will supply the energy project with its Model 2CFD101-3 Reverse Osmosis Watermaker, a desalination system that provides a dependable source of fresh water for offshore drilling and production operations.“Whether for drinking, equipment wash down, or well injection, the cost and reliability of fresh water are always a concern offshore. As a company focused on solving critical problems for our oil and gas clients, we are pleased to have the opportunity to help Spain’s UGS Project with this custom solution,” said Scott Campbell, C’treat’s sales manager. “Our C’treat solutions play a major role in addressing global water supply challenges on more than 400 offshore platforms.”ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments, provide protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company reported 2010 revenue of $11 billion. www.itt.com.

ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments, provide protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company reported 2010 revenue of $11 billion. www.itt.com.

Reverse Osmosis Water Filters

The water that comes out of your faucet is perfect. If you don't use a filter your body is the filter. Which of these two sentences are more true? Both are partially true.

The hardest parts of installing water filters are connecting to the supply side of the water into your house, connecting to a drain line for the waste water, and installing a clean water faucet onto your sink. The rest of a water filter installation is easy.Water filter systems and replacement filters are available on Ebay and Amazon, and many other places - even retail stores.The instant that pure water hits your mouth it's no longer pure. Nothing is better for making coffee, cooking, and ice cubes, than using pure water.Don't get a liquid chemical test set, get a $25-$50 portable battery-operated tester with a LCD readout. These cheap meters only show the total dissolved solids in water - they can't tell you what is in your water.I use a whole-house ten micron sediment filter to filter all water going into my house. I change the filters every five months, and they are filthy and red-colored, because of the rust and dirt in the water. When you use a whole-house filter, shower heads and faucet screens don't clog. Whole-house filters are separate from drinking water filters.Activated carbon block filters strain water to trap much more particles than a sediment filter can. The carbon in activated carbon filters have a positive charge that attracts chemicals and impurities. As the water passes through the positively-charged carbon, the negatively-charged contaminants are attracted and bound to the carbon.The water passing through activated carbon blocks still has some particles, chlorine, nitrates, fluoride, and other dissolved junk. The next step for the best quality water is a reverse osmosis filter.The reverse osmosis filter removes 99% of the remaining junk in the water. It takes almost everything out, even the calcium and magnesium in the water. Most often a small carbon filter is used after the reverse osmosis filter, to improve the taste and catch a bit more of that 1% of junk the reverse osmosis filter lets go though.Activated carbon block filters strain out sediment, dirt, bacteria, algae, chlorine, some pesticides, asbestos, and much more. They filter sub-micron size particles, making quality water that tastes good.Even after sediment, carbon block, and reverse osmosis filters, water is still not perfect. Chloramines and metal ions, while reduced, may still be in the water. For this reason, some systems include a final deionizing (DI) filter.A sediment filter blocks particles larger than five or ten microns. That's an improvement over tap water, but it does not help the taste, or filter out tiny or dissolved nasty stuff in the water. The next step is a carbon block filter.There are many kinds of potential problems in tap water. Even if your city provides good water, it has to travel a long way through old pipes on the way to your house.Ultra-pure water can grow algae very easily. When you take chlorine and other nasty stuff out of water, tiny microbes and sunlight can combine to make a perfect environment to grow harmless algae.All reverse osmosis water systems require both sediment and carbon pre-filters. All filters need to be changed. Plan on changing sediment and carbon filters every six months or sooner, and reverse osmosis membranes every 2-3 years.My observations over 20 years show that pets, plants, and people really like it. When growing sprouts - with pure water, I found they grew twice as fast as with tap water.The truth is that ultra-pure water is missing minerals. If you get calcium and magnesium in your diet, you are more than ok. Ultra pure water has no lead, copper, barium, or other garbage.Reverse osmosis water filters generate waste water, and they produce only a few drops of clean water per minute. For this reason, most reverse osmosis systems have a storage tank to accumulate water. All reverse osmosis systems have a drain line for waste water, that is "wasted". The waste water can be used for plants, dumped down the drain, etc.For me the trade-off is clear. What I want from water is water. As long as you get calcium and other minerals from food or supplements you should be fine. Also, too much copper is not good for you, so why get it in your water?It's best to buy a dissolved solids meter, and test your water every month to make sure the system is working right. Pure water will measure zero parts per million of dissolved solids. Tap water usually measures at least 210 parts per million.The Internet has wild stories about how very pure water is dangerous. Hogwash. If you inject pure water, it may hurt you. Drinking pure water does not hurt anyone unless they are fasting.The quality of water filtered this way is cleaner than even distilled water. Some people think pure water tastes flat. Some people add a tiny amount of sea salt to pure water. For me, no salt is needed, pure water tastes like water should.DI filters are usually cartridges filled with plastic-like resin crystals that grab the remaining ions in the water. After the DI filter, the water is very pure.In many places, tap water does not taste good. In other places, tap water has tiny amounts of substances you would not want to drink - and over a lifetime might have an affect on you.Reverse osmosis filters force water through 0.0001 micron-wide holes, through semi-permeable membranes. Long sheets of membranes are sandwiched together and rolled up around a hollow central tube in a spiral.Reverse osmosis water filters require both a sediment and a carbon filter in front of them, to screen out the dirt and most of the junk, before the water enters the reverse osmosis filter.You may need a plumber, or to buy a system where they will install it for you. The best systems have clear plastic casings, so you can see how dirty the filters get. The best systems also use standard-sized replacement filters, so you don't have to buy tiny, expensive, and proprietary filters.

For me the trade-off is clear. What I want from water is water. As long as you get calcium and other minerals from food or supplements you should be fine. Also, too much copper is not good for you, so why get it in your water?

HERO: A Patent-Pending Low Cost, Low Profile High-Efficiency Water Treatment and Filtration System

Greenway Design Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GDGI) today announced the commercial release of its patent-pending High Efficiency Reverse Osmosis (HERO) Water Treatment and Filtration System.

The HERO Water Treatment System™ features four-stage water treatment and mechanical filtration. Designed for the Cool-n-Save evaporative pre-cool system, HERO can remove approximately 90% of total dissolved solids from water with up to 1,000 PPM of dissolved solids."Cool-n-Save could be the answer to a country in search of a way to significantly reduce energy consumption and cut carbon output," adds Darius Jakubik, the company's senior vice president. "We developed Cool-n-Save to be cost-effective and practical. Many of our customers have seen enough savings to make up the cost of their investment in less than 12 months."For more information about the company and Cool-n-Save, call 714-892-0011 or visit www.coolnsave.com and www.greenwaydesigns.com .Cool-n-Save sprays water mist around air conditioning condensing coils to bring about a dramatic reduction of energy used by commercial and residential air conditioning systems. Five years of field tests have shown that Cool-n-Save evaporative pre-cooling may produce energy cost savings as high as 30%.CONTACT INFORMATION: Ray Wyman Jr Communications Dir EMAIL: Email Contact OFFICE: 714-892-0011 x26 CELL: 714-330-2232FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS." FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE STATEMENTS CONCERNING PLANS, OBJECTIVES, GOALS, STRATEGIES, EXPECTATIONS, INTENTIONS, PROJECTIONS, DEVELOPMENTS, FUTURE EVENTS, OR PERFORMANCE, UNDERLYING (EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED) ASSUMPTIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS THAT ARE OTHER THAN HISTORICAL FACTS. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE ONLY PREDICTIONS. NO ASSURANCES CAN BE GIVEN THAT SUCH PREDICTIONS WILL PROVE CORRECT. ACTUAL EVENTS OR RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SHOULD BE READ IN LIGHT OF THE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND RISKS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH A SMALL COMPANY, OUR COMPARATIVELY LIMITED FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL RESOURCES, OUR INABILITY TO MARKET AND SELL OUR LIMITED PRODUCT LINE IN SUFFICIENT VOLUMES THAT MAY ALLOW US TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN PROFITABILITY AND POSITIVE CASH FLOW, THE UNCERTAINTY OF MARKET TRENDS, THE INTENSE COMPETITION FACED FROM OTHER CURRENT AND FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES AND THE UNCERTAINTIES OF COMPETITIVE PRESSURES WE FACE. THESE OR OTHER RISKS COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE FUTURE RESULTS INDICATED OR IMPLIED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. WE UNDERTAKE NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE OR REVISE SUCH STATEMENTS.The company reports that the HERO system is suitable for other commercial and industrial purposes. HERO is a "plug-and-use" system; all primary components are ready to use on a low profile steel self-standing rack (w 48" x h 43") and it weighs about 180 lbs. The company also offers additional system configurations that can meet just about any water treatment requirement.Greenway markets their pre-cool technology under the trademark "Cool-n-Save." Independent studies, field tests and Greenway's growing list of residential and commercial customers show that Cool-n-Save evaporative pre-cooling systems may produce energy cost savings as high as 30%, with an average savings of about 26% from air conditioning use during peak heat seasons. The company has been developing pre-cool misting technology since 2005. Greenway recently won the Harvey Mudd College/TechAmerica High-Tech Innovation Award for Green Engineering.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to Newsvine

CONTACT INFORMATION: Ray Wyman Jr Communications Dir EMAIL: Email Contact OFFICE: 714-892-0011 x26 CELL: 714-330-2232

Global Desalination Market Will Grow 320.3% by 2020, Driven by Reverse Osmosis

Depleting water supplies, coupled with increasing water demand , are driving the global market for desalination technology, which is expected to reach $52.4 billion by 2020, up 320.3% from $12.5 billion in 2010. According to a recent report from energy research publisher SBI Energy, membrane technology reverse osmosis will see the largest growth, reaching $39.46 billion by 2020.

About SBI EnergySBI Energy, a division of MarketResearch.com, publishes research reports in the industrial, energy, building/construction, and automotive/transportation markets. SBI Energy also offers a full range of custom research services. To learn more, visit www.sbireports.com . Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr."The lower operating costs of membrane technologies, which include reverse osmosis, microfiltration, ultrafiltration and nanofiltration, make them a more attractive option," notes Carr. "This segment will grow significantly more than its thermal counterpart."Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineThe increasing world population, which is estimated to reach 7.52 billion by 2020, up from 6.85 billion in 2010, is depleting a limited fresh water supply with agricultural demands and urbanization leading to more water consumption per person across the globe. According to the report, industrialization is spreading advanced water extraction technology, which is quickly diminishing water resources.Please direct all media inquiries to: Shelley Carr (240) 747-3047 scarr@sbireports.com"Economic and population growth are the largest drivers for desalination technology," said Shelly Carr, publisher of SBI Energy. "The explosive growth of this market is due to a solution-based alternative to the diminishing supply of the world's most important resource."Desalination technology involves extracting salt and other unwanted minerals from saltwater or brackish water in order to produce fresh water. There are two types of technologies: thermal which relies on heat, and membrane which utilizes semi-permeable membranes to separate salt from seawater and brackish water. According to the report, the cost of desalination is highly influenced by the amount of energy consumed, causing energy efficient membrane technologies, specifically reverse osmosis, to be the most viable option.

Please direct all media inquiries to: Shelley Carr (240) 747-3047 scarr@sbireports.com