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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Updated list of publicly traded water stocks for March 2011

Investorideas.com and its water stocks investor portal update the water stocks directory for March  

Water Stocks March 2011


3M Co. (NYSE:MMM) 3M Water Filtration Products lower up-front & operating costs and help protect against the effects of scale & sediment for longer equipment life. Recipe Quality Water™ for the foodservice industry. A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets.

A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment, offering a comprehensive product line featuring the best-known brands in North America and China.

Aalberts Industries N.V. (Amsterdam:AALB.AS) is an international industrial group with two core activities, Industrial Services and Flow Control. Aalberts Industries offers a wide range of products for the distribution and control of liquids and gases for residential new-build, renovation and maintenance and commercial buildings including sprinkler systems and solar powered systems for the circulation and heating of water. Aalberts Industries also supplies floor heating and building management systems for controlling the flow and temperature of water. The product portfolio for sanitary and associated piping systems includes (luxury) taps. Utility companies are an important customer group for Aalberts Industries. The wide range of products and systems supplied to water and gas companies covers every link in the chain from the primary network to the meters installed in buildings and includes systems that enable meters to be read remotely. Repairs, for example of leaks, are also carried out with the help of own products.

AbTech Holdings, Inc (OTCBB:ABHD) has been a privately held company since its founding over a decade ago as a startup R&D venture. AbTech Industries' operations have been funded by over $20 million invested to-date. Its patented Smart Sponge® technology is a unique and innovative chemically selective polymer technology capable of removing hydrocarbons, sediment and other foreign elements from still (ponds, lakes and marinas) or flowing water (curbside drains, pipe outflows, rivers and oceans). The product is installed in over 15,000 locations across America and in 8 foreign countries. AbTech Industries is currently working on a variety of efforts to deploy its technology throughout the US public sector and DOD markets.

ACEA SpA (Milan:ACE.MI) is an industrial Group which focuses on the consolidation and creation of value from its two main activities, energy and water. Stock market listed since 1999, it deals with the management of energy, environmental and water services: the production, sale and distribution of energy, the development of renewable sources, the disposal and creation of energy from waste, the public and artistic lighting, and an integrated water service (aqueducts, sewerage and purification). Acea has always taken seriously its corporate social responsibility, and pays particular attention to all stakeholders, profitability, service quality and sustainable development.

Acegas-APS S.p.A (Milan:AEG.MI) is active in the management and distribution of water, electricity and gas, in the collection and treatment of waste as well as in the main municipal services.

AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE:ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 52,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $7 billion during the twelve months ending December 31, 2010.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is the world’s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company’s 18,500 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $5.4 billion in fiscal 2010. WATER ANALYSIS: The Agilent 7500x ICP-MS with Octopole Reaction System (ORS3) technology combines the required sensitivity with high throughput for the identification and quantification of metallic and organometallic species in addition to total metals.

Aguas Andinas S.A. (SCL:AGUASA) is a Chile-based company engaged in the provision of sanitation services, supply of potable water and the collection and disposal of waste water. It operates in two segments, Water segment and Non Water segment. Water segment is involved in sanitation services that allow the delivery of products and services of production and distribution of potable water together with the collection and treatment of waste water. This segment is covered by the Company’s subsidiaries, namely Aguas Andinas SA, Aguas Cordilleras SA, Aguas Manquehue SA and Essal SA through the intermediary of Iberaguas Ltda. Non Water segment is involved in services related to environmental analysis, industrial waste treatment and engineering services such as sales of products related to sanitation services.This segment is covered by the Company’s subsidiaries, namely EcoRiles SA, Anam SA and Gestion y Servicios SA.

AIR WATER INC.(TYO:4088) serves as an essential factor in the processes which form the basis of healthcare, welfare, and daily life, as well as of industry. We provide extra peace of mind by responding to the innovations constantly ongoing in industry and society with advanced solutions which maximize their effectiveness. The Chemical Business a core business area of AWI, in which we have been creating a number of unique businesses under the business concept of “developing proprietary technologies to make a global contribution.” The main pillars are the Coal Chemical Business that supplies basic chemical products and fine chemical products, and the Magnesia Business and the Salt Manufacturing Businesses that effectively utilize seawater resources. Other business includes the home delivery of our proprietary mineral water.

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Friday, August 27, 2010

Investorideas.com water investing news for August 27th

Investorideas.com water investing news for August 27th

Water Stocks; Q&A Interview with Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX); Offering Water and Wastewater Solutions for Municipalities, Developers and Small System Owners

August 27, 2010 www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within Investorideas.com, presents an interview with Mr. Dennis W. Doll , Chairman, President and CEO of Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX)

Read full news http://www.investorideas.com/news/water/8271.asp


More water News :

Agriculture and Water; How New Concepts In Agriculture from Aquamer (OTCBB: AQUM) (DBA/ Urban Agricultural Corp.) offer Water Solutions

"Agriculture is the largest consumer of freshwater by far - about 70% of all freshwater withdrawals go to irrigated agriculture"- WorldWaterWeek.org





August 27, 2010 www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within www.Investorideas.com, reports on the relationship of water and agriculture and how new concepts in urban agriculture can improve efficiencies. With agriculture as the current leading consumer of freshwater, new approaches to agriculture from companies like Aquamer Medical Corp. (OTCBB: AQUM) (DBA/ Urban Agricultural Corp.)offer better water use solutions.



Environmental and Water Benefits



Cleaner Water

The Urban Agricultural system reduces the nutrient pollution associated with chemical fertilizers used on commercial farms. Of the 19% of U.S. rivers and streams assessed by EPA in 2000, roughly 48% (or over 125,000 miles) showed impaired water quality as the result of pollution from agricultural runoff (fertilizers, pesticides, bacteria, etc.). This impact is more than double that of any other source of water pollution.



Water Conservation

Hydroponics production uses three to four times less water per unit of production than field-agriculture. Urban Agricultural's closed-loop irrigation systems lead to even greater water savings.



Minimal Wastewater

The watering injection system recycles water and generates little or no wastewater. Wastewater is one of the most significant environmental costs associated with traditional methods of hydroponics.

Source: http://www.urbanagcorp.com/

Water Statistics from WorldWaterWeek.org

Food, Agriculture

oAgriculture is the largest consumer of freshwater by far - about 70% of all freshwater withdrawals go to irrigated agriculture.

oToday, irrigated agriculture covers 275 million hectares - about 20% of cultivated land - and accounts for 40% of global food production.

oo777 million people in developing countries do not have access to sufficient and adequate food.

oFeeding everyone in 2050 - including the undernourished and additional 3 billion people expected - could require 50 % more water than is needed now. [23]

oReducing food wastage by 50% - including post-harvest losses, losses in transport and handling, and losses in the household - might vastly reduce or even negate the need for additional water to grow more food, which will ensure sufficient water is available for food in the future.

oBased on today's water productivity and a projected diet of 3000 kcal/day, an additional 5600 km3/year of water needs to be appropriated by 2050 to eradicate undernutrition and feed an additional 3 billion world inhabitants. This is almost three times as much as the present global consumptive water use in irrigation.

ooAs irrigation systems come under pressure to produce more with less water, there is a danger that unequal rights and entitlements will widen inequalities.

oFor some countries, climate change may lead to an increase in food production, as in North America and Europe, where high gains are projected.]

oFor the 40 poorest countries, with a total population of some 1-3 billion, climate change may lead them to lose on average up to a fifth of their cereal production potential in the 2080s.

oAs many as 40 % of the Sub-Saharan countries could lose a substantial part of their agricultural production due to climate change.



Source: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/sa/node.asp?node=567


About Aquamer Medical Corp. (OTCBB: AQUM)

(DBA/ Urban Agricultural Corp.) is entering the business of urban indoor farming, environmentally friendly and sustainable urban production of healthy agricultural products under highly controlled, indoor conditions using advanced techniques and processes.

Visit the website: http://www.urbanagcorp.com/

Investors can view the full company profile at: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AQUM

See video on Youtube.com: Vertical Farming; Nick Brusatore, TERRASPHERE

http://youtu.be/WBBaO3jL0gc



About Water-stocks.com Investorideas.com and www.Water-Stocks.com are positioning to be a leading destination for cleantech investors researching the water space.

www.Water-Stocks.com, a portal within the InvestorIdeas.com content umbrella, offers investors research tools, news, Blogs, online conferences, Podcasts, interviews and a directory of public companies within the water sector.

About InvestorIdeas.com:

Investorideas.com creates a meeting place for investing ideas to take form and come to life in an entrepreneurial environment, servicing the needs of small investors and start- up companies to large conglomerates! We cover multiple industry sectors but specialize in environmental and water.



Disclaimer/ Disclosure: OTCBB: AQUM is a paid advertising client on Investorideas.com - five thousand per month plus 31500 restricted shares for 2 months. Our sites do not make recommendations. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising.

our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured showcase companies MSEX, news submissions and online advertising.

Compensation Disclosure and disclaimers: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp, http://www.investorideas.com/About/News/Clientspecifics.asp



For more info on AQUM contact www.urbanagcorp.com



For More info on Water-stocks.com

Contact:

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Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com

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More water stocks info and water stocks research resources for investors: Visit the water stocks directory, one of the most comprehensive water stocks directory online- Publicly traded water companies on global stock exchanges: http://www.investorideas.com/Water-Stocks/Stock_List.asp Investorideas.com and www.Water-Stocks.com are positioning to be a leading destination for cleantech investors researching the water space.

Agriculture and Water; How New Concepts In Agriculture from Aquamer (OTCBB: AQUM) (DBA/ Urban Agricultural Corp.) offer Water Solutions

Agriculture and Water; How New Concepts In Agriculture from Aquamer (OTCBB: AQUM) (DBA/ Urban Agricultural Corp.) offer Water Solutions




“Agriculture is the largest consumer of freshwater by far – about 70% of all freshwater withdrawals go to irrigated agriculture”- WorldWaterWeek.org


August 27, 2010 www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within www.Investorideas.com, reports on the relationship of water and agriculture and how new concepts in urban agriculture can improve efficiencies. With agriculture as the current leading consumer of freshwater, new approaches to agriculture from companies like Aquamer Medical Corp. (OTCBB: AQUM) (DBA/ Urban Agricultural Corp.)offer better water use solutions.

Environmental and Water Benefits
Cleaner Water

The Urban Agricultural system reduces the nutrient pollution associated with chemical fertilizers used on commercial farms. Of the 19% of U.S. rivers and streams assessed by EPA in 2000, roughly 48% (or over 125,000 miles) showed impaired water quality as the result of pollution from agricultural runoff (fertilizers, pesticides, bacteria, etc.). This impact is more than double that of any other source of water pollution.



Water Conservation

Hydroponics production uses three to four times less water per unit of production than field-agriculture. Urban Agricultural’s closed-loop irrigation systems lead to even greater water savings.



Minimal Wastewater

The watering injection system recycles water and generates little or no wastewater. Wastewater is one of the most significant environmental costs associated with traditional methods of hydroponics.

Source: http://www.urbanagcorp.com/

Water Statistics from WorldWaterWeek.org

Food, Agriculture

•Agriculture is the largest consumer of freshwater by far – about 70% of all freshwater withdrawals go to irrigated agriculture.

•Today, irrigated agriculture covers 275 million hectares – about 20% of cultivated land – and accounts for 40% of global food production.

••777 million people in developing countries do not have access to sufficient and adequate food.

•Feeding everyone in 2050 – including the undernourished and additional 3 billion people expected – could require 50 % more water than is needed now. [23]

•Reducing food wastage by 50% – including post-harvest losses, losses in transport and handling, and losses in the household – might vastly reduce or even negate the need for additional water to grow more food, which will ensure sufficient water is available for food in the future.

•Based on today’s water productivity and a projected diet of 3000 kcal/day, an additional 5600 km3/year of water needs to be appropriated by 2050 to eradicate undernutrition and feed an additional 3 billion world inhabitants. This is almost three times as much as the present global consumptive water use in irrigation.

••As irrigation systems come under pressure to produce more with less water, there is a danger that unequal rights and entitlements will widen inequalities.

•For some countries, climate change may lead to an increase in food production, as in North America and Europe, where high gains are projected.]

•For the 40 poorest countries, with a total population of some 1–3 billion, climate change may lead them to lose on average up to a fifth of their cereal production potential in the 2080s.

•As many as 40 % of the Sub-Saharan countries could lose a substantial part of their agricultural production due to climate change.



Source: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/sa/node.asp?node=567

About Aquamer Medical Corp. (OTCBB: AQUM)

(DBA/ Urban Agricultural Corp.) is entering the business of urban indoor farming, environmentally friendly and sustainable urban production of healthy agricultural products under highly controlled, indoor conditions using advanced techniques and processes.

Visit the website: http://www.urbanagcorp.com/

Investors can view the full company profile at: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AQUM
See video on Youtube.com: Vertical Farming; Nick Brusatore, TERRASPHERE

http://youtu.be/WBBaO3jL0gc




About Water-stocks.com Investorideas.com and www.Water-Stocks.com are positioning to be a leading destination for cleantech investors researching the water space.

www.Water-Stocks.com, a portal within the InvestorIdeas.com content umbrella, offers investors research tools, news, Blogs, online conferences, Podcasts, interviews and a directory of public companies within the water sector.

About InvestorIdeas.com:

Investorideas.com creates a meeting place for investing ideas to take form and come to life in an entrepreneurial environment, servicing the needs of small investors and start- up companies to large conglomerates! We cover multiple industry sectors but specialize in environmental and water.



Disclaimer/ Disclosure: OTCBB: AQUM is a paid advertising client on Investorideas.com – five thousand per month plus 31500 restricted shares for 2 months. Our sites do not make recommendations. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising.

our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured showcase companies MSEX, news submissions and online advertising.

Compensation Disclosure and disclaimers: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp, http://www.investorideas.com/About/News/Clientspecifics.asp



For more info on AQUM contact www.urbanagcorp.com



For More info on Water-stocks.com

Contact:

Dawn Van Zant 800-665-0411

Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com

Web Site: www.InvestorIdeas.com www.water-stocks.com



Source: Water-Stocks.com, Investorideas.com

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

VERO WATER REFINES HYDRATION WITH ECO-FRIENDLY LUXURY WATER

VERO WATER REFINES HYDRATION WITH ECO-FRIENDLY LUXURY WATER


Bottling system improves water quality, sustainability for leading restaurants and hotels


Miami, FL  – Vero Water, a Miami-based pure water resource corporation owned by entrepreneur and CEO Joshua Kunis, announces the national launch of its exclusive seven-step water refining system designed to offer high-end restaurants and hotels eco-friendly, ultra-purified and made-to-order still and sparkling water with zero carbon footprint.

As green initiatives continue to gain traction in the hospitality industry, many restaurateurs and hoteliers are having to make compromises on luxuries to help build an environmentally friendly brand. One of these concessions includes making a change from offering patrons premium bottled water to filtered tap water. This method reduces the amount of energy used to create a bottle of water and ship it from Europe to the United States, resulting in little to no carbon footprint, reduction of waste, boosting the restaurant’s environmental credibility and saving costs. However, if using inadequate filtration systems, the essential health benefits of pure water are completely nonexistent and sometimes reversed. Some filtration systems actually increase the amount of lead in water, which can not only negatively affect almost every system in the body, but also has the most effects on infants and children.

Vero Water offers both the purest water available by scientific standards and a system that creates the water on-site with zero carbon footprint. The system utilizes an innovative, seven-step reverse osmosis water purification technique to produce laboratory-grade still and sparkling water for high-end restaurants and hotels within seconds. Vero Water’s intricate purifying approach protects consumers from the harmful effects of lead, heavy metals, chlorine, chemical contaminants, pesticides, pathogens, bacteria, virus and even radioactive materials to reveal odorless water that is significantly purer and fresher than premium bottled waters. The water is passed through an absolute sediment filter to remove all present dissolved solids followed by two granular activated carbon filters – the highest-rated and most powerful absorbent of impurities. A semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane then strains and rejects any contaminants that are too large to pass through the membrane’s microscopic pores. The water is passed through a final coconut shell post-carbon filter that polishes the water by removing any unpleasant tastes or odors before being received from the ambient, rapid chiller and carbon dioxide filtering canisters.


Vero Water also allows clients to go green for less green by eliminating the cost of goods for bottled still and sparking water. The systems are paired with Italian-designed, re-usable glass bottles - which can also be branded by the individual businesses - to encourage ecological initiatives and avoid the overwhelming waste of plastic bottles.
“Restaurants no longer have to make a choice between going green and serving premium still and sparkling water,” says founder Joshua Kunis. “We use the most advanced technology to produce, by objective scientific standards, the purest possible water. While older systems provide the same function of a Brita of simply filtering water, we capture the contaminants in the water and drain it completely to reveal absolutely pure water. In Italian, vero means “true” and “authentic,” which is what we deliver to our clients: true, authentic pure water.”

Vero Water uses the most advanced technology in creating the freshest, ultra-pure luxury water available to restaurants and hotels with zero carbon footprint. All system parts are made in the USA, resulting in a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to bottled water. Vero Water can be tasted in high-end restaurants and hotels nationwide including Sra. Martinez, Shula's, Fratelli Lyon, OLA, D Rodriguez, Matteo’s, Prime Grill, Brasserie Mason, La Gorge Country Club, Sheraton Four Points, Holiday Inn, Roger Smith Hotel, The Tides, Pacific Palms Resort, and more. The Vero Water system is available in three sizes – small, medium and large – and is available at http://www.verowater.com/.
Shazeen Shah Aschinger

Senior Account Executive

TARA, Ink.

P 305.864.3434 ext. 110

Cell. 763.218.7424

Shazeen@taraink.com

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Friday, February 26, 2010

Water Stocks News - Tampa Bay Desalination Plant Achieves Performance Milestones

Water Stocks News - Tampa Bay Desalination Plant Achieves Performance Milestones

Tampa Bay Water and American Water-Acciona Agua hit 25 MGD for 4 months mark, 20 MGD for 12 months

CLEARWATER, Fla.--(Investorideas.com water stocks newswire )--Tampa Bay Water, American Water (NYSE:AWK), and Acciona Agua announced today that the Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination Facility, the largest seawater desalination plant in the U.S., has passed the final two performance milestone tests. The tests required the plant to produce 25 million gallons of water per day (MGD) for 120 consecutive days and also average 20 MGD for 12 consecutive months. Both milestones were successfully completed this February.

“American Water is pleased to be a partner with Tampa Bay Water and Acciona Agua in delivering such a significant water solution”
.“The completion of the last of a series of operational milestones at the Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination facility is an achievement for all of the region’s water customers,” said Gerald Seeber, General Manager of Tampa Bay Water. “The Facility provides an important, drought-proof component to the region’s water supply system and is a true example of a successful public-private partnership.”

At 25 MGD, the plant provides about 10 percent of the Tampa Bay region’s drinking water supply and is operated by American Water and Acciona Agua through the joint venture American Water – Acciona Agua LLC. The desalination plant serves as a model that other coastal communities may consider as a practical and sustainable solution to ease their water challenges.

“American Water is pleased to be a partner with Tampa Bay Water and Acciona Agua in delivering such a significant water solution,” said Don Correll, president and CEO of American Water. “This innovative plant meets the growing water needs of the Tampa Bay area and has produced more than 18 billion gallons of water for 2.5 million customers in the last two years.”

Luis Castilla, President for ACCIONA Agua SA, stated, “The public-private partnership with Tampa Bay Water highlights our commitment to the Tampa Bay region that the facility can deliver.”

As a result of passing the test, Tampa Bay Water will receive $31.25 million dollars from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, commonly known as SWFWMD. SWFWMD had pledged funds to help build the plant, but had required the plant to achieve four performance benchmarks prior to releasing all the funds.

Seawater desalination is a sustainable, drought-proof, environmentally sound source of drinking water. Groundwater from aquifers and surface water from rivers is already part of Tampa Bay Water's regional system, but seawater desalination was selected to add another element of diversity and drought-resistance to the region's water supply network.

Tampa Bay Water provides wholesale water to the public utility systems of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, as well as the cities of New Port Richey, St. Petersburg and Tampa, who in turn serve 2.5 million people in the Tampa Bay region. To learn more about Tampa Bay Water, please visit www.tampabaywater.org.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 16 million people in 35 states and Ontario and Manitoba, Canada.

Based in Madrid, Spain, ACCIONA is one of Spain’s leading business corporations with more than 35,000 employees around the world. The company operates in infrastructure, energy, water and services in more than thirty countries. As part of this group ACCIONA Agua is one of the largest water treatment companies in the world, with over 75 desalination facilities in design, construction, or operation on 5 continents and water services to more than 2.5 million people, including the largest reverse osmosis facilities in Spain, Australia, the UK, and the U.S. and recently has been awarded with the largest wastewater treatment plant in the world, located in Atotonilco, Mexico.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

New for 2010 at www.Water-Stocks.com, Cleantech Water Investing Portal

New for 2010 at www.Water-Stocks.com, Cleantech Water Investing Portal

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –January 14, 2010 www.Water-Stocks.com, reports on new developments for 2010 for investors following the water sector. Investors can track trends in water with new columns, Hydrocommerce Corner - Where Water & Money Meet with Bill Brennan and coming Soon - BlueTech Tracker with Paul O’Callaghan.

Investorideas.com and www.Water-Stocks.com are positioning to be a leading destination for cleantech investors researching the water space. The new water news feed Water Stocks News at Investorideas.com and the global water stocks directory are two of the top tools available in addition to industry commentary and interviews.

Investorideas.com and water-stocks.com have created a directory of global publicly traded water stocks that investors can purchase in PDF format. The directories are also now sold and published through global research firms including Research and Markets, Reportlinker.com and Reportbuyer.com as well as several cleantech websites. A growing list of partners is available at http://www.investorideas.com/resources/,

Investors following the water sector can subscribe to the news feed at http://www.investorideas.com/RSS/feeds/Water-Stocks.xml. Water companies can submit news and press releases online to be included in the new syndicated water stocks feed at http://www.investorideas.com/News-Upload/

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Index based on 9 water stocks from the global water stocks directory at www.Investorideas.com and www.water-stocks.com.

www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor portal within the InvestorIdeas.com content umbrella, offers water investors sector- close- ups, research tools, news, Blogs, online conferences, Podcasts , interviews and a directory of public companies within the water sector .The water-stocks content hub has created a global marketplace and meeting place for investors, public companies, industry buyers and sellers of water technology, services and water assets. Investorideas.com and water –stocks.com work with private companies in the water space seeking funding and joint ventures through the global marketplace.

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Hydrocommerce Corner-Where Water & Money Meet - January 11th

Hydrocommerce Corner-Where Water & Money Meet

Brought to Investors by www.investorideas.com and its water investing portal, www.water-stocks.com

January 11, 2010 Edition
By William S. Brennan
Bio and more info: http://www.water-stocks.com/Bill_Brennan/

The never ending growing imbalances in global water supply and demand have been well documented over the last 20 years. Based on recent surveys, groundwater levels, reservoirs, lakes and other forms of water capture/supply sources are running dangerously low around the world, exacerbating an unquenchable and unsustainable water consumption/replenishment scenario with no solution in sight. Somewhat quietly in our opinion, water prices continue to rise well above inflation in developed countries, which should have spurned investor interest to a higher degree than what has taken place.

So where is the disconnect? Investment in the infrastructure-pipes, reuse systems, metering, and the like and even the primary source of our daily water-water utilities has been dismal to nonexistent. The EPA presently estimates that we are $600 Billion behind in US water system upgrades alone. No stimulus package or packages will solve the funding criticality that we are now facing. The only sources will be taxes on goods that potential foul or contaminate water on contact, a significant increase in your water bill that will reflect full cost pricing-energy use, treatment and conveyance to your shower head, bathtub, residential irrigation system etc and lastly, private funds (in the form of public-private partnerships) that have been active in other parts of the globe but have been given a relative cold shoulder here in the U.S.. While the rest of the emerging world recognizes that water infrastructure is critical for continued GDP growth, The U.S. falls farther behind in rebuilding our water infrastructure, there by jeopardizing not only our public health at the local level but our status as a key economic growth engine for the world as we enter into the second decade of the 21st century.

In the capacity of a portfolio manager in the water sector for the better part of the last decade, I always believe that there are two camps-the group that recognizes that opportunities abound for solution providers when problems arise and the second camp that relies on others to solve those problems for them. From an investor standpoint, the primary concern always comes back to the basic question that I have been repeatedly asked over the years - How do I make money investing in water stocks. With global water shortages looming and the availability of potable water continuing to dwindle, there will be significant opportunities for the companies that provide the solutions to these issues. Investments in water have been far below expectations but we see a changing mindset afoot. A greater level of investment will emerge in the next decade with a focus on areas where water shortages are prevalent.

A bifurcation investment approach of investing in developed countries where infrastructure is well established and emerging countries where the infrastructure build out is just beginning is a prudent approach. The underlying themes will include increasing the water supply through re-use technology (water recycling) and desalination where sufficient energy sources exist. Unless you live on the down slope of a mountain, water movement and treatment is an expensive proposition that investors don’t fully grasp in the context of energy usage and requirements (we will cover this in our next article). In the U.S., Flowserve and Energy recovery are two companies that come to mind which should benefit from activity these areas. The meters area will be used to regulate and reduce our daily usage, whether it is residential, agriculture or industrial. With energy providers and agriculture being the two largest daily users of water (home usage surprisingly is below 10%), a renewed interest on reduction in usage in gaining momentum, thereby benefitting companies like Itron and Badger Meter. At the home level, be prepared in the coming years for a massive replacement of water efficient devices that Congress quietly passed in January 2008. This is mandatory for any new construction! Any appliances and plumbing fixtures that use water will be replaced by a more water friendly device in the upcoming years. Geberit and Pentair sit squarely in the middle of this event.
Lastly, water utilities should not be overlooked. Water Utilities/Utilities involved in water usage such as hydroelectric may not grow very fast, but they are remarkably consistent—delivering solid but not spectacular returns every year. This enables these stocks to deliver impressive compounded returns over time. Just remember what we consider a key point- we have never seen a water utility trade on a j curve! One must be valuation sensitive and be aware of local and regional issues when wading into the water utility investment pool. Seasonality, rate case delays, droughts can have a positive or negative impact on each individual company. As a value investor, water utilities will likely be our favorite subsector for the foreseeable future providing cheap, high quality companies with solid dividends that have a lower beta relative to the broader market, prospects for continued earnings growth, and the possibility for valuation multiple expansions based on increased cost for water treatment and delivery leading to higher water rates. In the context of what many professional investors are calling he “new normal” - diminished growth, deleveraging, and increased government involvement that will reduce profits and their eventual distribution to investors in the form of dividends and interest - we believe that water utilities could experience significant investor interest in 2010 and beyond. Why? Bill Gross, PIMCO’s bond guru said it best in our opinion, validating our investment thesis: “why not just buy utilities if that’s what the future American capitalistic model is likely to resemble.” We wholeheartedly agree! In a low growth environment, it seems that a company’s stock should yield more than its less risky debt, and many utilities, especially water utilities bought at the proper valuation metrics, provide just that opportunity. A basket of high yield water utilities such as American Water, American States, Cascal, United Utilities and certain Hydro electric companies such as CEMIG should be considered by investors that are in search of sustainable yield and stable growth.
Water investing is not a direct investment based on some arbitrary value per gallon of water, but a strategic investment in the many sub-sectors that are involved in its extraction, treatment, regulation, metering, conveyance and resource management on both the domestic and global stage. Many investors look at water in varying capacities: commodity, natural resource, alternative, and utility are just a few of boxes that water is placed by the investment community. Although water is continually referred to as the next oil, our approach has always remained that the consistent growth of the sum of the parts of the global water business will likely provide investors exposure to a historically solid growth commodity that no one can do without.
By William S. Brennan
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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Global Water Indices

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Investing in water ….

Symbol - Name- Exchange

FRGWM.NX CAC GAS WATER ENX
F9TM.DE DAXGLOB WATER EUR GER
F9TL.DE DAXGLOB WATER EUR GER
3BQ1.DE DAXGLOB WATER GBP GER
3BQ0.DE DAXGLOB WATER GBP GER
3BQZ.DE DAXGLOB WATER USD GER
3BQY.DE DAXGLOB WATER USD GER
4N78.DE DAXSUB ALL WATER GER
^DJBWRT Dow Jones Brookfield Water DJI
^DJBWRET Dow Jones Brookfield Water Infr DJI
^DJBWRE Dow Jones Brookfield Water Infr DJI
^DJBWR Dow Jones Brookfield Water Infr DJI
^DJUSUO Dow Jones U.S. Gas, Water & Mul DJI
^DWCGWM Dow Jones U.S. Gas, Water & Mul DJI
^DJUSWU Dow Jones U.S. Water Index DJI
^DWCWAT Dow Jones U.S. Water Total Stoc DJI
VLEGW.NX EASYETF WATER VLI ENX
VLUGW.NX EASYETF WATER VLI ENX
I:NMX7570.L FTSE 350 Index - Gas Water & Mu LSE
WIAMERS7570.FGI FTSE AM-GAS WATER FGI
WIAMERS7570.L FTSE AM-GAS WATER FSI
WIBRA7577.L FTSE BRA - WATER FSI
WIBRA7577.FGI FTSE BRA - WATER FGI
WIEBLOCS7570.FGI FTSE EB-GAS WATER FGI
WIEBLOCS7570.L FTSE EB-GAS WATER FSI
WIEURPS7570.FGI FTSE EP-GAS WATER FGI
WIEURPS7570.L FTSE EP-GAS WATER FSI
WIEURS7570.FGI FTSE EU-GAS WATER FGI
WIEURS7570.L FTSE EU-GAS WATER FSI
WIEXEBS7570.L FTSE EXB-GAS WATER FSI
WIEXEBS7570.FGI FTSE EXB-GAS WATER FGI
WIEXCHE7570.L FTSE EXC-GAS WATER FSI
WIEXCHE7570.FGI FTSE EXC-GAS WATER FGI
WIEXDEU7570.FGI FTSE EXD-GAS WATER FGI
WIEXDEU7570.L FTSE EXD-GAS WATER FSI
WIEXUKS7570.FGI FTSE EXK-GAS WATER FGI
WIEXUKS7570.L FTSE EXK-GAS WATER FSI
WIEXSWE7570.L FTSE EXS-GAS WATER FSI
WIEXSWE7570.FGI FTSE EXS-GAS WATER FGI
WIFRA7577.L FTSE FRA-WATER FSI
WIFRA7577.FGI FTSE FRA-WATER FGI
WIGBR7577.FGI FTSE GBR-WATER FGI
WIGBR7577.L FTSE GBR-WATER FSI
WIHKG7577.FGI FTSE HKG-WATER FGI
WIHKG7577.L FTSE HKG-WATER FSI
WINAMERS7570.FGI FTSE NA-GAS WATER FGI
WINAMERS7570.L FTSE NA-GAS WATER FSI
WIPACS7570.L FTSE PC-GAS WATER FSI
WIPACS7570.FGI FTSE PC-GAS WATER FGI
WIPACXJA7570.FGI FTSE PXJ-GAS WATER FGI
WIPACXJA7570.L FTSE PXJ-GAS WATER FSI
EOWR.FGI FTSE WATER FGI
EOWR30.FGI FTSE WATER FGI
WORLDS7570.L FTSE WLD-GAS WATER FSI
WORLDS7570.FGI FTSE WLD-GAS WATER FGI
WIXEBS7570.FGI FTSE XEB-GAS WATER FGI
WIXEBS7570.L FTSE XEB-GAS WATER FSI
WIXJAS7570.FGI FTSE XJA-GAS WATER FGI
WIXJAS7570.L FTSE XJA-GAS WATER FSI
WIXSAFS7570.L FTSE XSA-GAS WATER FSI
WIXSAFS7570.FGI FTSE XSA-GAS WATER FGI
WIXUKS7570.L FTSE XUK-GAS WATER FSI
WIXUKS7570.FGI FTSE XUK-GAS WATER FGI
WIXUSAS7570.FGI FTSE XUS-GAS WATER FGI
WIXUSAS7570.L FTSE XUS-GAS WATER FSI
^HHO ISE-B&S Water Index WCB
HHO-X.W ISE-B&S Water Index WCB
^JYY ISE-B&S Water Index Settlement WCB
VLWAT.NX LYXOR ETF WLD WATER ENX
I1UB.DE PRIME WATER PERF GER
I2UB.DE PRIME WATER PREIS GER
^PIIWI Palisades Global Water Index DJI
^PIIWIP Palisades Global Water Index DJI
^PIIWIR Palisades Global Water DJI
^PIIWIT Palisades Global Water Total Re DJI
^ZWI Palisades Water Index ASE
SBOXGWAT.SG S-BOX GLOB WATER P STU
BNPIWATR.SG S-BOX WATER USD P STU
^VWIP Vontobel Water Index (EUR) DJI
^VWIL Vontobel Water Index (USD) DJI
^VWIV Vontobel Water Total Return Ind DJI
^VWIR Vontobel Water Total Return Ind DJI
^YHOh914 Water Utilities YHD
^WOWAXPD World Water Index DJI
^WOWAXP World Water Index DJI
^WOWAXPDC World Water Index CW DJI
^WOWAXPC World Water Index CW DJI
^WOWAXC World Water Total Return Index DJI
^WOWAXD World Water Total Return Index DJI
^WOWAXDC World Water Total Return Index DJI
^WOWAX World Water Total Return Index DJI

*posted January 2010
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Investorideas.com Top 10 Investor Searches Include Water Stocks, Natural Gas Stocks, Renewable Energy Stocks

Investorideas.com Top 10 Investor Searches Include Water Stocks, Natural Gas Stocks, Renewable Energy Stocks, Coal Stocks and Homeland Security Stocks


POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta, B.C.–January 6, 2009 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal announces this week’s top ten search phrases from inbound investors.
Water Stocks, natural gas stocks, renewable energy stocks, coal stocks and Homeland Security stocks dominated the top ten search phrases this week.
Investorideas.com is pleased to announce two new water investing columns for 2010, scheduled to launch shortly; Hydrocommerce Corner-Where Water & Money Meet with Bill Brennan and BlueTech Tracker with Paul O’Callaghan.
Investorideas.com and www.Water-Stocks.com are positioning to be a leading destination for cleantech investors researching the water space. The water news feed Water Stocks News at Investorideas.com and the global water stocks directory are two of the top tools available in addition to industry commentary and interviews.
Homeland Security and Airport Security Stocks got an extra boost this week based on news of deployment of full body scanners by several countries as well as Cramer’s announcement of his Top 2010 Investing Themes: Homeland Security
The Top 10 Investor Search List is featured on Investorideas.com home page and is updated each Wednesday for investors to review.
This week’s top 10:

1. Water stocks - Visit the Water Stocks Directory to Research Water Stocks
2. Natural gas stocks- Visit the Natural Gas Stocks Directory to Research Natural Gas stocks 3. Natural gas companies 4. Renewable energy stocks - Visit the Renewable Energy Stocks Directory to Research Green Stocks
5. Coal stocks Visit the Coal Stocks Directory to Research Coal Stocks 6. Green energy stocks
7. Homeland security stocks – Visit the Homeland Security and Defense Stocks Directory to Research Defense Stocks
8. Alternative energy companies 9. Green energy companies
10. Airport security stocks

See our complete list of stock directories by sector at Investor Ideas and research stocks in each sector.

Investors researching global water stocks can now purchase the Water Stocks Directory individually in a PDF format . The water stocks directory was previously only available as part of the Investorideas.com premium membership. Investorideas.com has broken down several of the stock directories and made them available to investors that are avid fans of specific sectors.
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Investors following the water sector can subscribe to the news feed at http://www.investorideas.com/RSS/feeds/Water-Stocks.xml. Water companies can submit news and press releases online to be included in the new syndicated feed at
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www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor portal within the InvestorIdeas.com content umbrella, offers water investors sector- close- ups, research tools, news, Blogs, online conferences, Podcasts , interviews and a directory of public companies within the water sector .The water-stocks content hub has created a global marketplace and meeting place for investors, public companies, industry buyers and sellers of water technology, services and water assets. Investorideas.com and water –stocks.com work with private companies in the water space seeking funding and joint ventures through the global marketplace.

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Monday, December 14, 2009

Cherry-bottled Water Tax Threatens Michigan Manufacturers, Jobs and Economy, According to Nestle Waters North America

STANWOOD, Mich., Dec. 14 /-- Nestle Waters North America (http://www.nestle-watersna.com), parent company of west Michigan-based Ice Mountain bottled water company, said an unconstitutional proposal put forward by Lt. Governor and gubernatorial candidate John Cherry this week threatens the thousands of clean, good paying jobs Michigan's water bottlers provide and would weaken producers' viability to operate in Michigan.


"Like every Michigan employer, we rely on an educated workforce. The Lt. Governor's proposal, however, will only penalize Michigan employers and risk jobs. The proposal could also drive some bottlers to supply products from outside the state to remain competitive on the price consumers pay for bottled water products," said Brian Flaherty, Vice President of Government Affairs for Nestle Waters. "The proposal would create an uneven playing field for those of us invested in Michigan that could not reasonably be sustained.


"Our team at Ice Mountain focuses on responsibly providing a purely Michigan product that is healthy, well liked, and often necessary in times of disaster. The jobs we provide in Michigan are important to the families of our employees, the community and state. We will protect these jobs by opposing any tax proposal that unfairly singles out our business."

Lt. Gov. Cherry announced a proposal to place 10-cent tax per bottle on bottled water manufactured in Michigan to fund education scholarships cut in recent state budget scale-backs. The tax would not be imposed on the hundreds of beverage products manufactured outside the state but which are sold at Michigan retailers.

"Let's look at the math," said Flaherty. "Most bottled water is purchased in cases of 24 bottles of .5 liter size, for about or less than $4.00 per case -- putting the price per bottle at about 16 cents. A 10-cent per bottle tax on Michigan manufactured products nearly doubles the price for consumers, and would be unsustainable in the highly competitive beverage marketplace.

"Consumers are very savvy, and rarely could be convinced to pay nearly double for Michigan-produced bottle water when lesser-priced options exist," said Flaherty. "I challenge you to ask consumers if they'd pay $6.50 for a case when they can pay less than $4 for the same product made elsewhere."


The proposal would also halt or slow further investment by Michigan bottlers into new Michigan facilities and manufacturing equipment upgrades that would create additional jobs.

Water bottlers are an important part of the Michigan economy, and provide tax revenues locally and to the state.

Michigan bottlers employ approximately 15,000 people in the state, either directly or indirectly through suppliers and vendors. In 2008, bottled water production was responsible for nearly $2.4 billion in total economic activity in Michigan, with the industry and its employees paying over $16.3 million in property, income and sales taxes. www.bottledwater.org

Nestle Waters employs 250 – 300 people at its Stanwood, Michigan operations, with an annual payroll of more than $16 million. Worker wages and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, and retirement savings, exceed $40,000 annually. Nestle Waters is among leading local taxpayers, generating approximately $2 million annually for local government services and schools.

As presented, the Cherry proposal is unconstitutional, as since 1974, Michigan's state constitution exempts food products from sales or use tax. (Mich. Const. of 1963, art. IX, sub section 8). In addition, bottled water is classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the State of Michigan as a packaged food product.

"This proposal sends up a perverse incentive that would work against good Michigan jobs and the state collecting revenues. It reveals an approach to governing that would punish good Michigan jobs and reward out of state companies. It doesn't make sense for a state looking to retain and grow good jobs necessary to supporting valid priorities like education."


About Nestle Waters North America

Central to the leadership of Nestle Waters North America Inc. is its 33-year history and single-focus on producing bottled water products. The company's dedication to product quality, manufacturing expertise, employee development and environmental stewardship, especially in the areas of water use, energy and packaging, has helped Nestle Waters become the number one bottled water company in the U.S. To reach success, the company follows its credo: Respect for each other, respect for the environment, and respect for the community. To learn more, visit http://www.nestlewatersna.com/index.


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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Research and Markets: Bottled Water in Hong Kong Industry Profile

Research and Markets: Bottled Water in Hong Kong Industry Profile Is an Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering the Bottled Water Industry

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bb3810/bottled_water_in_h) has announced the addition of the "Bottled Water in Hong Kong" report to their offering.
The Bottled Water in Hong Kong industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Bottled Water industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information.
Scope
•Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation •Provides textual analysis of the industry's recent performance and future prospects •Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards •Includes a five-year forecast of the industry •The leading companies are profiled with supporting key financial metrics •Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market Highlights
•Detailed information is included on market size, measured by both value and volume •Five forces scorecards provide an accessible yet in depth view of the market's competitive landscape •Market shares are covered by manufacturer and/or brand •Also features market breakdown by distribution channel Why you should buy this report
•Spot future trends and developments •Inform your business decisions •Add weight to presentations and marketing materials •Save time carrying out entry-level research Market Definition
The bottled water market consists of sparkling flavored water, sparkling unfavored water, still flavored water and still unflavored water. The market is valued according to retail selling price (RSP) and includes any applicable taxes. Any currency conversions used in the creation of this report have been calculated using constant annual average exchange rates.
Key Topics Covered:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1 Market Overview
•Market Definition •Research Highlights •Market Analysis CHAPTER 2 Market Value
CHAPTER 3 Market Volume
CHAPTER 4 Market Segmentation
CHAPTER 5 Market Share
CHAPTER 6 Five Forces Analysis
•Summary •Buyer Power •Supplier Power •New Entrants •Substitutes •Rivalry CHAPTER 7 Leading Companies
•Vitasoy International Holdings Limited •The Coca-Cola Company •Groupe Danone CHAPTER 8 Distribution
CHAPTER 9 Market Forecasts
•Market Value Forecast •Market Volume Forecast CHAPTER 10 Macroeconomic Indicators
CHAPTER 11 Appendix
•Methodology •Industry Associations •Related Datamonitor Research For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bb3810/bottled_water_in_h.
Source: Datamonitor
Contacts Research and MarketsLaura Wood, Senior Manager,press@researchandmarkets.com






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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Government of Canada Invests in Clean Water Technology

Government of Canada Invests in Clean Water Technology

KINGSTON, ONTARIO--- Nov. 26, 2009 - A technology that will greatly reduce the time and cost involved in testing our water for potentially dangerous pathogens is moving closer to commercialization, thanks in part to funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), an arm's-length, not-for-profit corporation created by the Government of Canada.
"By investing in Canadian technologies such as Pathogen Detection Systems' clean water technology, our Government is helping to stimulate a new green economy in Canada, creating jobs and helping to protect the environment," said David Anderson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and for the Canadian Wheat Board.


SDTC, through its SD Tech FundTM, has committed $2.4 million to a project led by Kingston-based Pathogen Detection Systems Inc. for the development and demonstration of its portable, on-site, high-speed, fully automated microbiological water monitoring system to detect E. Coli and Total Coliforms in water. This funding was approved by SDTC's Board of Directors in June 2008.

"Pathogen Detection Systems' water monitoring system is a great example of a clean technology solution to a problem that affects all of us," said SDTC President and CEO Vicky Sharpe. "An alternative to the current slow, cumbersome water monitoring methods, this technology will help Canadian water utilities to get timely and more accurate water quality analysis, ensuring access to clean water while reducing testing costs," said Ms. Sharpe.
"This SDTC funding will have a significant positive impact on the planned expansion of Pathogen Detection Systems," said Pathogen Detection Systems President David Dolphin. "Our goal is to take this Canadian technology to the world".
Through its SDTC funded project, Pathogen Detection Systems will integrate its microbiological water monitoring system with sophisticated water treatment optimization software, reducing time by 50 to 80 %, reducing costs and improving test integrity. This will bring both water and greenhouse gas environmental benefits by improving water plant performance, reducing energy consumption and decreasing toxic water treatment by-products.
About SDTC
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an arm's-length foundation created by the Government of Canada which has received $1.05 billion as part of the Government's commitment to create a healthy environment and a high quality of life for all Canadians.
SDTC operates two funds aimed at the development and demonstration of innovative technological solutions. The $550 million SD Tech FundTM supports projects that address climate change, air quality, clean water, and clean soil. The $500 million NextGen Biofuels FundTM supports the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation renewable fuels.

SDTC operates as a not-for-profit corporation and has been working with the public and private sector including industry, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the financial community and all levels of government to achieve this mandate.

About Pathogen Detection Systems
The PDS mission is to have a worldwide impact on public safety and the quality of the environment by developing advanced, automated systems for the detection of potentially harmful pathogens, such as bacteria, chemicals, and their by-products.
PDS was founded in 2003 to commercialize a novel method of automating microbiological testing based on research and development conducted at Queen's University in conjunction with a number of industrial partners. This research was inspired by the Walkerton water tragedy in which 7 people died, and thousands fell ill due to E.coli contamination of the water supply. Headquartered in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, PDS was acquired by Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (VWS) in early 2009. PDS's expertise in water monitoring technologies, spectrophotometry and synthetic chemistry is now supported by the resources and technologies of the world's leading water treatment company.
About Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies
VWS, the world leader in water treatment, is a specialized provider of technological solutions and design-build services to meet the needs of public authorities and industrial companies. It is a fully-owned subsidiary of Veolia Water, the global leader in water services. With 8,900 employees worldwide, VWS recorded revenues of $ 3.7 billion (USD) in 2008.

For more information, please contact
SDTCPatrice BretonDirector, Communications 613-234-6313 613-234-6313 media@sdtc.ca

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Investorideas.com and www.Water-Stocks.com are positioning to be a leading destination for cleantech investors researching the water space. The new water news feed Water Stocks News at Investorideas.com and the global water stocks directory are two of the top tools available in addition to industry commentary and interviews. The recent interview, Water-Stocks.com Interview with Bill Brennan, Brennan Investment Partners LLC Discusses Investing in Global Water Equities 2009 & Beyond, was one of the most read articles on the site.

Investors researching global water stocks can now purchase the Water Stocks Directory individually in a PDF format for $24.95. The water stocks directory was previously only available as part of the Investorideas.com premium membership. Investorideas.com has broken down several of the stock directories and made them available to investors that are avid fans of specific sectors.
http://www.investorideas.com/Water-Stocks/Stock_List.asp

Investors following the water sector can subscribe to the news feed at http://www.investorideas.com/RSS/feeds/Water-Stocks.xml. Water companies can submit news and press releases online to be included in the new syndicated feed at http://www1.investorideas.com/NewsUploader/Default.aspx




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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Investorideas.com Top 10 Investor Searches Include Natural Gas Stocks, Green Energy and Renewable Energy Stocks, Gold and Mining Stocks, Water Stocks

Investorideas.com Top 10 Investor Searches Include Natural Gas Stocks, Green Energy and Renewable Energy Stocks, Gold and Mining Stocks, Water Stocks

Investors Search for Gold Stocks as Gold Continues to Soar to New Highs

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta, B.C.–November 18, 2009 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal announces this week’s top ten search phrases from inbound investors.

The top 10 searches included natural gas stocks, green energy stocks, water stocks and gold and mining stocks. The Top 10 Investor Search List is featured on Investorideas.com home page and is updated each Wednesday for investors to review.

Investorideas.com has made recent changes to membership and stock directories, now making each individual directory available in a PDF. Investors can search for stocks in their favorite sectors, from natural gas, to renewable energy to water and more.

1. Natural gas stocks -Natural Gas Stocks Directory: Research Natural Gas stocks 2. Green energy stocks
3. Natural gas news 4. Renewable energy companies 5. Gold mining stocks Mining Stocks Directory – Research over 900 global mining stocks on TSX, ASX, OTC, NASDAQ and more in the new PDF
6. Renewable energy stocks Renewable Energy Stocks Directory- Research over 900 Green Stocks in the new PDF format
7. Green energy companies
8. Water stocks Water Stocks Directory- Research Water Stocks with the new directory in new PDF directory 9. Gold stocks
10. Coal stocks- Note we are currently updating our coal stocks directory- stay tuned for a more comprehensive directory.

See our complete list of stock directories by sector at Investor Ideas and research stocks in each sector.

Mining and metals investors can research gold and mining stocks with the mining stocks directory, featuring Gold Stocks, Silver Stocks, Uranium Stocks, Copper Stocks, Zinc Stocks and Precious Metals TSX, TSX Venture, OTC, NASDAQ, AMEX, NYSE, ASX, AIM and other leading Stock Exchanges.

Green Energy investors can also research stocks with the Renewable Energy Stocks Directory, one of the most comprehensive directories online. The directory has close to 900 stocks and new stocks are added each month for investors following the sector. The complete renewable energy stocks directory features stocks listed on the TSX, OTC, NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, ASX, AIM markets and other leading exchanges. The directory includes info and links on Alternative Energy Funds, Biogas and Ethanol Stocks, Energy Efficiency Stocks, Flywheel Stocks, Fuel Cell Stocks, Geothermal Stocks, Hydrogen Production, Micro Turbine Stocks, Solar Stocks, Green Transportation, Smart Grid Stocks, Wind Power and Wind Energy Stocks and Green Infrastructure Stocks.


Investor Ideas Members can now access by login the Mining stocks directory, oil and gas stocks directory , Natural Gas Stocks Directory , Water Stocks Directory, Renewable energy stocks directory, Biotech Stocks Directory, Defense and Homeland Security Stocks Directory, Fuel cell stocks Directory, Environment Stocks Directory and the investor newsletter- The Insiders Corner, covering insider buying trends in small cap stocks. Learn more about becoming a member.

Investors are also reminded to sign up for the launch of the new free investor newsletter – the next great investor idea! Investors can sign up for the new free newsletter on the pop- up box on the home page of www.investorideas.com or the newsletter sign up page.

About InvestorIdeas.com:
InvestorIdeas.com is a leading global investor and industry research resource portal specialized in sector investing covering multiple industry sectors including water, mining, renewable energy, energy, biotech, defense and global markets including China, India, Middle East and Australia. The website covers several sectors but has a focus on environment and water. Investorideas.com meets the needs of retail investors, public companies and entrepreneurs with unique tools and services ranging from stock directories, newsfeeds, funding directories and more.


Disclaimer: Our sites do not make recommendations. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising. www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp

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Water News - IBM Tackles Smarter Water Management in EuropeNew center to study impact of climate change, severe weather

Download image MONTPELLIER, France and ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 19 -- In a region of France known for sunshine, agriculture and natural spring water, IBM ( IBM) has established a Center of Excellence for Water Management to use high performance computing to monitor and forecast the impact of climate change and severe weather conditions on water resources.

Based in Montpellier, France, the center is in the Languedoc Roussillon, a southern-facing region with abundant sunshine and seasonal, torrential rains causing millions of dollars worth of damages each year. More than 400 miles of levees exist to protect the 600,000 people living in potential flood zones.

"We have a unique opportunity, and unique ability, to apply our combined expertise in high performance computing, sensor networks and advanced analytics across a wide variety of water management challenges," said Sharon Nunes, vice president, Big Green Innovations, IBM. "We're modeling and simulating flash flooding scenarios, water management infrastructures, reservoir systems and more to develop new innovations for predicting, managing and sometimes even preventing events that might otherwise have a negative impact on a region's water supply."

The center's high performance computing modeling capabilities combined with resilient sensor networks will enable fast, high resolution, large scale simulations based on multiple scenarios and options. With this ability, scientists can bring together a diverse set of information incorporating weather and climate changes, flood patterns, reservoir activity and more to develop new insights and innovations for smarter water management. Initiatives at the center are expected to complement those already underway with the county council including levee management, pollution reduction and sustained economic development.

One of the first projects slated for the Center of Excellence will be a collaborative effort by IBM and the ClusterEAU, an association of research laboratories, educational organizations and enterprises, to explore projects for advanced water resources management. The ClusterEAU was formed to respond to the constantly growing needs for innovative proposals to face the issues of ensuring the concerted management of world water resources in a context of global changes and new challenges arising from human society: rapidly growing populations, energy challenges, economic and environmental issues in urban and rural development, globalisation of markets and services, emerging countries, stagnation in the poorest regions, and more.

"The new Center of Excellence will be a unique opportunity for us to establish strong collaborations with IBM and jointly promote our expertise in the field of advanced water resources management, particularly the computational aspects," said Jean-Pierre Buchoud, president, ClusterEAU.

In 2008, IBM established centers of excellence for water management in Amsterdam, where the primary focus is on flood management and levee systems, and in Dublin, where the primary focus is to monitor, manage and forecast environmental challenges such as the movement of pollutants in fresh water, marine and oceanic environments.

IBM's smarter water management offering is part of its Big Green Innovations initiative, launched in October 2006 as part of IBM's $100 million investment in 10 new businesses generated by InnovationJam.

For more information, visit http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/presskit/26906.wss

Press contact: Jenny Hunter IBM jennyh@us.ibm.com 510-919-5320


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Monday, November 9, 2009

New Investing in Water News Feed Launched; Water Stocks News at Investorideas.com

New Investing in Water News Feed Launched; Water Stocks News at Investorideas.com

Featured Water Stocks Showcase Company: Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTCBB: WSCE )

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –November 9, 2009 www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within Investorideas.com, launch the new water news feed for investors industry, Water Stocks News at Investorideas.com .

Investors following the water sector can subscribe to the news feed at http://www.investorideas.com/RSS/feeds/Water-Stocks.xml.

Water companies can submit news and press releases online to be included in the new syndicated feed at
http://www1.investorideas.com/NewsUploader/Default.aspx.

www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor portal within the InvestorIdeas.com content umbrella, offers water investors sector- close- ups, research tools, news, Blogs, online conferences, Podcasts , interviews and a directory of public companies within the water sector .The water-stocks content hub has created a global marketplace and meeting place for investors, public companies, industry buyers and sellers of water technology, services and water assets.

Investorideas.com and its water portal www.Water-Stocks.com will be expanding current water investing content with additional commentary and analysis from well- known industry experts.

Investors can research global water stocks at the Water Stocks Directory

The Investorideas.com Water Stocks Index - Published at www.investinwhoyouare.com
Index based on 9 water stocks from the global water stocks directory at www.Investorideas.com and www.water-stocks.com.

Investors are also reminded to sign up for the launch of the new free investor newsletter – the next great investor idea! Investors can sign up for the new free newsletter on the pop- up box on the home page of www.investorideas.com or the newsletter sign up page.


Featured Water Stock Showcase Company: Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTCBB: WSCE )
Wescorp Energy Inc Showcase Profile Page
Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTCBB: WSCE) is an Oil and Gas solutions provider focused on deploying its water remediation and environmental technologies that overcome tough operational challenges facing oil and gas operators today on a global basis. Virtually anywhere in the world oil is produced contaminated water is produced, this includes associated formation water in conventional oil and gas production and potable water used in unconventional oil production such as the massive Oil Sands development in Alberta Canada.
Using conventional oil/water/solids separation technology, between 0.05% - 5% (500 ppm - 50,000 ppm) residual oil content remains in the water, Wescorp's patented, proven and highly scalable H2Omaxx microscopic aeration technology addresses this crisis by being able to increase the recovery of oil and reduce the amount of hydrocarbons in the contaminated water to less than 0.001% or 10 ppm. Wescorp's H2Omaxx is extremely economical and environmentally friendly eliminating the use of chemicals, filtration systems, high temperature systems and high pressure vessels.
Wescorp Energy Inc Company Website: http://www.wescorpenergy.com/

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Disclaimer: Our sites do not make recommendations. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured showcase companies including Wescorp Energy (WSCE), news submissions and online advertising. Read our Compensation Disclosure and disclaimers.

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