Vol 33 No 4 Text - International Ozone Association
Vol 33 No 4 Text - International Ozone Association
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<strong>Ozone</strong> News <strong>Vol</strong>ume <strong>33</strong>, <strong>No</strong>.4<br />
Industry News(cont’d)<br />
Report from AWWA Conference<br />
During June 12-16, 2005 some 12,700 delegates attended<br />
the 124th AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition in<br />
San Francisco, California. This conference was an<br />
excellent forum for learning the latest in research,<br />
technology and equipment developments and interacting<br />
with water professionals.<br />
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At the opening session, AWWA Executive Director Jack<br />
Hoffbuhr addressed the challenges facing the AWWA<br />
including a worldwide water shortage. New challenges<br />
are the presence of pharmaceuticals/endocrine disruptors<br />
in the water supplies.<br />
AWWA President Kathryn McCain focused on the value<br />
of water. In many locations, water is not always accessible<br />
or safe to drink. The AWWA supports legislation and<br />
water rates to recognize this value.<br />
Regulatory Updates<br />
Several presentations were made by regulatory experts on<br />
the status of current and upcoming legislation.<br />
• The Groundwater rule is considering a multiple<br />
barrier approach to meeting the proposed<br />
regulations. The rule should be finalized in 2006<br />
• The stage 2 DBP (Disinfection byproducts) rule will<br />
be finalized in 2006. Focus is on Haloacetic acids<br />
(80 ppb max running average) and trihalomethanes<br />
(60 ppb).
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