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 JANUARY 2012: ISSUE 54, NUMBER 1
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WWIF Annual Golf Tournament Date Change |
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To accommodate the travel schedule of many WQA Aquatech attendees, we have changed the date of our 1st Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Wishing Well International Foundation (WWIF) to March 6, 2012. Registration will begin at noon with the tournament starting at 1:00 pm. Click here for more information. |
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| Cover Stories |
Reverse Osmosis Technology — Not Just for Water Purification
by Peter S. Cartwright, P.E.
Pages: 20-24
The membrane technology of reverse osmosis has been around for many years now and is finding more and more applications in all aspects of water treatment.
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| Features |
Gateway to the Chinese POU/POE Market — How to Obtain a Sales Permit in China
by Cang Li, Ph.D., Junming Hu and Hainjun Yang
Pages: 26-30
China, as the world’s most populous country, has a population of 1.3 billion, four times larger than that of the US. It is the world’s second-largest economy behind the United States after 30 years of spectacular growth.
Mapping Your Way through Uncharted Waters
by Jim Lauria
Pages: 32-34
It’s no secret that to get where you want to go, you need a map. Fortunately for those of us in the water business, there are a number of outstanding tools that can help us chart a course to get to our goals.
Clean Earth, Clean Water...Take Your Pick
by C.F. 'Chubb' Michaud, CWS-VI
Pages: 36-39
"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” We are all familiar with this oft-used phrase from the Book of Common Prayer (based on Genesis 3:19)."
NGWA 2011: Record Numbers = Resounding Sucess
by Denise M. Roberts
Pages: 44-47
The National Ground Water Association’s 2011 Expo and Annual Meeting, held in Las Vegas, NV in December, produced record numbers of exhibitors (325).
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Creative Marketing: Look Smart, Be Smart: Create a Smartphone QR Code for Mobile Wireless Marketing Integration of Web and Print Sales Promotions
by David H. Martin
Pages: 12-14
What’s on your business card? Name, address, phone numbers, email address, website address, company logo? What’s missing?
Dealer Profile: At L.H. Brubaker, Appliances and Water Treatment Go Hand in Hand
by Denise M. Roberts
Family-owned and operated L.H. Brubaker Appliances & Water Conditioning, a multi-generation S-Corporation, has been serving a broad area of central and south-central Pennsylvania since 1932.
Executive Insight: Brooks and Foley: Rayne's Powerhouse Duo
by Denise M. Roberts
Pages: 48
John Brooks and John Foley started their water careers with an independent Culligan dealer, working in Santa Clarita, CA from the early 1990s through 2003.
Water Matters: Contaminant Reduction Testing for Carafe-Style POU Sysems
by Rick Andrews
Pages: 50-52
Carafe- or jug-style POU systems continue to be a popular option for consumers. Relatively inexpensive, widely available and easy to operate, these systems can also have considerable treatment capabilities.
On Tap: Viruses and Cancer: Potential for Waterborne Transmission
by Kelly A. Reynolds, MSPH, Ph.D.
Pages: 54-57
Researchers are investigating a possible link between cancer and human polyomaviruses, frequently isolated from environmental sources, including water.
Viewpoint: Optimism for 2012
by Kurt C. Peterson, Publisher
Pages: 6
The end of 2011 brought a mixed bag of responses about where the economy is headed.
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