August 2007 Volume 49 Number 8
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	Ozone in Small Mutual Water Systems by Bob Smith-McCollum Mutual water systems have been part of the American landscape for more than a century. By definition, mutual water companies (MWCs) are organized by or for water users in a given district to secure an ample water supply at reasonable rates.  read more   Today's Ozone Applications Indicate a Bright Future by Deborah Kon Ozone has been used in many applications for over 100 years. As its benefits have become better known and well-established, the use of ozone in different applications has increased and continues to do so.  read more
Features
	Water Analysis Important for Disinfection Safety by Zoe A. Grosser and Kenneth Neubauer Water for public consumption must be purified prior to distribution or bottling. Chlorine is commonly used for disinfection, but may create hazardous disinfection byproducts, depending on the residual organic content of the water supply.  read more   IBWA Position Statements "Science proves that plastic bottled water containers are safe under a variety of conditions" (June 8, 2007) and "US Conference of Mayors' Resolution No. 90" (June 25, 2007)   read more
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	Success Without Salesmen by Denise M. Roberts read more   Two for O3 by Karen R. Smith read more   Certification of Drinking Water Treatment Systems that Utilize Active Agents by Ellen Van Buren read more   Legionella Disease Transmission and Role of Potable Water Systems by Kelly A. Reynolds, MSPH, Ph.D. read more   Viewpoint August 2007 by Karen R. Smith read more