Reassessing Water Security   Water & Wastes Digest September 2005   By Jessica Moorman
Beyond the hype, how will security regulations and upgrades translate into an everyday routine for water utility personnel?

Spotlight on Cyber Security   Water & Wastes Digest April 2005   By Douglas Johnson
No less important are cyber security measures that ensure the integrity of an organization’s financial and/or operational information systems.

Take A Measure of Prevention   Water & Wastes Digest April 2005   By Alan Austin
Fixed-point and/or portable gas detectors are essential to protect workers and equipment, as well as an OSHA and EPA requirement.

Guarding Drinking Water Against Chemical Weapons Attack   Water & Wastes Digest January 2005   By Jack A. Syage
A screening technology must be able to detect-with high accuracy-illicit compounds at short-term, sub-acute levels.

HCWSA Takes Part in Terrorism Response Training   Water & Wastes Digest September 2004   By Luke Stevens and George Bonnett
Realizing the importance of collaborative efforts within county government departments and among neighboring jurisdictions, the authority asked managers from the Henry County Police Department, the Henry County Fire Department, as well as public works officials from surrounding counties to join them in the counter-terrorism training.

Securing the Nation’s Wastewater Infrastructure   Water & Wastes Digest September 2004   By Denise Covelli
The nation’s wastewater infrastructure is one of America’s most valuable assets, and several industry groups are working hard to safeguard it.

Dealt A Straight Flush   Water & Wastes Digest August 2004   By Dan McKeague
“Flushing, especially early in the year, was taking my employees away from other, more productive tasks” said Jason Green, owner of CWS.

Public-Private Partnerships Continue to Flourish   Water & Wastes Digest May 2004   By Eric Risch
While the number of public-private partnerships continues to grow, the full potential of private sector involvement has yet to be realized.

An Alarming Situation   Water & Wastes Digest December 2003
This alarm notification and monitoring system sends detailed alarm messages to engineers, eliminating the need to run to the RTU location every time an alarm sounds.

Securing Your Water System   Water & Wastes Digest December 2003   Abhishek Bhattacharjee, Stephen Flannigan, and Jens Nasholm
Governments throughout the world have identified critical infrastructure as potential targets for terrorism. While physical measures have been taken to secure these infrastructures, one area of concern remaining is the potential attack on the information and process control systems belonging to the critical infrastructure.

Peace of Mind   Water & Wastes Digest October 2003   Frank Kaiser
Under the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act, all emergency response plans, at a minimum, should include plans, procedures, and identification of equipment that can be implemented or used in the event of an intentional attack on a water treatment system. One fast-testing method for evaluating water pollution is Severn Trent Services' Eclox Rapid Response Water Test Kit, which uses chemiluminescence, which is used to measure the amount of light generated when a water sample is combined with reagents.

Water in the Forecast   Water & Wastes Digest September 2003   Tim Gregorski
Water & Wastes Digest discussed industry-related events with Andy Richardson, a principal at Greeley & Hansen and vice president, American Water Works Association, as well as a recent addition to the WWD Editorial Advisory Board.

Pump Safety Guidelines   Water & Wastes Digest April 2003
The following are general pump safety guidelines to keep in mind on the job.

Louisiana Meets New Security Requirements with Quick Test to Monitor Chemical Profile at Plants, Water Sources   Water & Wastes Digest October 2002
As part of its Safe Drinking Water Program, the State of Louisiana recently implemented 12 units of the Severn Trent Services Eclox(tm) Rapid Response Water Testing System. Eclox offers municipalities a low cost option for monitoring water quality and meeting new security requirements.

Confined Space Safety   Water & Wastes Digest October 2002   Don Renner
Following the proper safety precautions when entering or working in confined spaces is an important function for anyone who subjects himself to the hazards of this kind of vocation. Knowing and understanding the proper safety precautions is only a part of following safety procedures. Having the proper equipment necessary to prevent accidents and save lives and practicing with this equipment also is important.

Know Your Bottled Water Regulations   Water Quality Products August 2002   Joseph K. Doss, International Bottled Water Association
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) tracks and takes action on a number of relevant issues. The goal is to ensure fair and equitable treatment of bottled water companies and to help the industry continue to deliver safe, high-quality bottled water products to a thirsty consumer market. In 2001, IBWA was engaged on both the federal and state legislative fronts, working hard to represent the bottled water industry and seeking the adoption of sensible, effective laws and regulations.
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Workplace Injury Causes and Costs   Water Quality Products June 2002   Liberty Mutual Group
The 10 leading causes of disabling workplace injuries account for 86 percent of the estimated $40 billion in wage and medical payments made to workers injured on the job in 1999, the last year for which data are available, according to the second annual Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index by Liberty Mutual Group.
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Increased Treatment Security, Process Optimization Through Improved Monitoring Techniques   Water & Wastes Digest May 2002   Robert L. Bryant
Recent implementation of the Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT1ESWTR) has increased potable water sampling and analysis requirements for an additional 11,000 treatment plants serving more than 18 million Americans.

Water Security Summit Consensus   Water Quality Products February 2002   Haestad Methods
The theme at the first-of-its-kind Water Security Summit 2001, sponsored by Haestad Methods on December 3 and 4, was “Prevent. Detect. Respond.” More than 600 water utility and government officials from the United States and 20 other countries gathered in Hartford, Conn., to hear 30 experts discuss vulnerability and security measures for the nation’s water supply infrastructure in the event of a bioterrorist attack. Both speakers and attendees explored water system vulnerabilities; discussed guidelines for implementing security plans; and reviewed existing federal, state and private resources.
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