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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Water Stocks News ; BioteQ (TSX:BQE) Completes Commissioning of Minto Water Treatment Plant

Water Stocks News ; BioteQ (TSX:BQE) Completes Commissioning of Minto Water Treatment Plant
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- Water news-  Investorideas.com water stocks newswire, http://www.water-stocks.com/ )  - BioteQ Environmental Technologies, Inc. (TSX:BQE), a leader in the treatment of industrial waste water, has completed commissioning of the new water treatment plant at the Minto Mine site in the Yukon, owned by Minto Explorations Ltd., a subsidiary of Capstone Mining. The plant produces treated water that meets design criteria. Continuous operations will commence when the mine's water use licence amendments are approved.

This is a design-supply-operate project where BioteQ has provided an integrated package of services including process design, plant equipment and installation, commissioning services, and ongoing fee-based water treatment operations at the site for the next three operating seasons. The operating fee includes a water treatment fee based on volume of water treated, plus fees for labour. The design-supply-operate structure of the project has expedited the project execution, reduced implementation costs, and reduced project risk. As the operator of the plant, BioteQ provides a process guarantee that the plant performs to the design specifications.



For 2010, BioteQ's goal is to add two new plants to its operations portfolio. The Minto plant is the first of the two new plants; the second new plant is anticipated to be in China, subject to final review and approval of the design report, which is in progress.



BioteQ Corporate Profile



BioteQ applies innovative technologies and operating expertise to solve challenging water treatment problems, reducing environmental liabilities while delivering lower life cycle costs for water treatment. The Company's commercially proven technologies treat industrial wastewater contaminated with dissolved heavy metals and sulphate, producing saleable by-products and clean water that can be discharged safely to the environment. BioteQ has built 10 plants at sites in Canada, the US, China, Australia and Mexico, with additional projects in design and construction.



BioteQ's sustainable water treatment solutions have been recognized with the CIM/Syncrude Award for Excellence in Sustainable Development, the Canada Export Achievement Award, the Jantzi/Maclean's Most Socially Responsible Corporations in Canada, the Globe Award for Environmental Excellence, the PDAC Award for Environmental and Social Responsibility, the China Mining Environmental Protection Award, and the Mines & Money Sustainable Development Award. BioteQ is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and trades on the TSX under the symbol BQE. For additional information, please go to www.bioteq.ca.

On behalf of the Board of Directors Brad Marchant
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "might" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the inherent risks involved in the development, construction and operation of water treatment plants, variations in water quality, fluctuating metal prices, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future and other factors described in the section entitled "Risks" in the Company's Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2009. Circumstances or management's estimates or opinions could change. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of this release.
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Water Stocks News; Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) Repurposes Filter Material to Help Oil Clean Up in Gulf Breeze, Florida

Water Stocks News; Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) Repurposes Filter Material to Help Oil Clean Up in Gulf Breeze, Florida


PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. & PENSACOLA, Fla.--(Investorideas.com water stocks newswire, http://www.water-stocks.com/ )--Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) is donating leftover polypropylene membrane from its manufacturing operations in Pensacola, Florida, to help protect local beaches from the Gulf oil spill. So far, the company has contributed over 6,000 pounds of the highly absorbent material to aid in the clean up. Pall employees and other local volunteers are bagging the material into netting “socks” to soak up the oil and help contain environmental damage.



Pall's polypropylene membrane is widely used by Life Sciences and Industrial customers to filter water, chemicals, biologicals, fuels and in other applications requiring high dirt-holding capacity. The facility in Pensacola is a Center of Manufacturing and Research Excellence in the company's global supply chain.






Polypropylene is the most common form of absorbent for lifting oil from water. Its fast-wicking fibers can absorb 25 times their weight in petroleum-based liquid, but repel water. Pall trims rolls of polypropylene on the production line to specific customer requirements and, as a result, accumulates leftover material. By repurposing the material for a "second life" to abate the oil contamination Pall's accomplishment is a doubly significant environmental achievement.






“I want to thank Pall for getting involved. We appreciate your staff coming out to pitch in as well. Your donation of oil absorbent material is being put to good use in the fight to keep oil off our beaches. On behalf of our Mayor, City Council and all of our Gulf Breeze area residents, thanks for all your support,” said Edwin Eddy, Gulf Breeze City Manager.






Eric Krasnoff, Pall Chairman and CEO, said, "We are pleased to help any way we can. I'm especially proud of our Pensacola employees for their ingenuity and for rallying to the aid of their community. Their actions epitomize Pall's culture of innovation, citizenship and environmental stewardship. They also demonstrate the positive impact that each of us can have on our communities."



About Pall Corporation

Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) is a filtration, separation and purification leader providing Total Fluid ManagementSM solutions to meet the critical needs of customers in biopharmaceutical; hospital, transfusion and veterinary medicine; energy and alternative energy; electronics; municipal and industrial water; aerospace; transportation and broad industrial markets. Together with our customers, we foster health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. The company’s engineered solutions enable process and product innovation and minimize emissions and waste. Pall Corporation, with total revenues of $2.3 billion for fiscal 2009, is an S&P 500 company with more than 10,000 employees serving customers worldwide. Pall has been named a top "green company" by Newsweek magazine. To see how Pall is helping enable a greener, safer, more sustainable future, visit www.pall.com/green.






Editor's Note: Pall has substantial operations in the following US locations:


California: Covina and San Diego

Florida: Deland, Ft. Myers, New Port Richey and Pensacola

New York: Port Washington, Hauppauge and Cortland

Maryland: Timonium

Massachusetts: Northborough

Michigan: Ann Arbor

Pennsylvania: Exton


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Water Stocks; Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) Closes $375 Million Notes Offering

Water Stocks; Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) Closes $375 Million Notes Offering


PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--(Investorideas.com water stocks newswire, www.water-stocks.com )

Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) today announced that it has completed the previously announced public offering of its $375 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Senior Notes due June 15, 2020.



Pall plans to use the net proceeds from this offering to redeem the $280 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6% Senior Notes due 2012 and for general corporate purposes.

About The Offering

Banc of America Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. are acting as joint bookrunning managers for the offering of notes.

About Pall Corporation
Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) is a filtration, separation and purification leader providing Total Fluid ManagementSM solutions to meet the critical needs of customers in biopharmaceutical; hospital, transfusion and veterinary medicine; energy and alternative energy; electronics; municipal and industrial water; aerospace; transportation and broad industrial markets. Together with our customers, we foster health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. The company’s engineered solutions enable process and product innovation and minimize emissions and waste. Pall Corporation, with total revenues of $2.3 billion for fiscal 2009, is an S&P 500 company with more than 10,000 employees serving customers worldwide. Pall has been named a top “green company” by Newsweek magazine.



This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement, which may be obtained by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Banc of America Securities LLC, 100 West 33rd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001, Attention: Prospectus Department, telephone: 212-449-1668, or by contacting J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., collect at 212-834-4533.



Forward-Looking Statements



The matters discussed in this release contain “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are those that address activities, events or developments that the Company or management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. All statements regarding future performance, earnings projections, earnings guidance, management’s expectations about its future cash needs and effective tax rate, and other future events or developments are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are those that use terms such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "intend," "should," "could," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "predict," "potential" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this and other written and oral reports are based on management’s assumptions and assessments in the light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term and cause actual results to differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the 2009 Form 10-K, and other reports the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the effect of litigation and regulatory inquiries associated with the restatement of our prior period financial statements; our ability to successfully complete our business improvement initiatives, which include integrating and upgrading our information systems, and the effect of a serious disruption in our information systems; the impact of legislative, regulatory and political developments globally and the impact of the uncertain global economic environment and the timing and strength of a recovery in the markets and regions we serve, and the extent to which adverse economic conditions may affect our sales volume and results; demand for our products and business relationships with key customers and suppliers, which may be impacted by their cash flow and payment practices, as well as delays or cancellations in shipments; volatility in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and energy costs and other macro economic challenges currently affecting us; changes in product mix, market mix and product pricing, particularly relating to the expansion of the systems business; increase in costs of manufacturing and operating costs; our ability to obtain regulatory approval or market acceptance of new technologies, enforce patents and protect proprietary products and manufacturing techniques; fluctuations in our effective tax rate; our ability to successfully complete or integrate any acquisitions; the impact of pricing and other actions by competitors; and our ability to achieve the savings anticipated from cost reduction and gross margin improvement initiatives. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. The Company makes these statements as of the date of this disclosure and undertakes no obligation to update them, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.


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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Water Stocks News; Ecosphere Technologies (OTCBB:ESPH) Files Patent to Raise BP Oil to Surface

Water Stocks News; Ecosphere Technologies (OTCBB:ESPH) Files Patent to Raise BP Oil to Surface
Environmentally Friendly Process Can Replace Chemical Dispersants

STUART, Fla., as relesaed June 14th (Investorideas.com water stocks newswire ) -- Ecosphere Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:ESPH), a diversified water engineering and environmental services company, is pleased to announce that it has filed a new patent based on its patented Ozonix technology to help BP and other energy exploration companies recover oil during a deepwater spill. This new process is known as the Ecosphere Deepwater Oil Recovery Process. Click the following link to view a PowerPoint presentation on the process:

http://ir.stockpr.com/ecospheretech/industry-presentations

Sanjeev Jakhete, Senior V.P. Of Engineering, stated, "Based on our past project experience Ecosphere is confident to be able to offer our Ozonix Technology with nano bubbles as a chemical free solution to the Gulf oil disaster. The Ozonix Deepwater Oil Recovery Process will aid in raising oil to the surface with the help of millions of nano bubbles thus reducing the release of toxic elements to the sea water."



John Ely of Ely and Associates commented, "I have been very involved with Ecosphere Technologies for the past 2 years. My stimulation company has pumped the Ozonix fluid on frac jobs and I have witnessed the Ozonix technology eliminate the use of biocide for major energy companies. This Deepwater Oil Recovery Process is a great application of the Ozonix technology to help BP. Any time we can reduce chemicals in our business and protect the environment we need to."



Ecosphere also announced that it has recently received approval from the U.S. Patent Office for its third patent this year for its Ozonix technology.



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About Ecosphere Technologies:
Ecosphere Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:ESPH - News) is a diversified water engineering and environmental services company. The Company provides environmental services and technologies for use in large-scale and sustainable applications across industries, nations and ecosystems.
For more information, please visit: http://www.ecospheretech.com/.



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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Has there ever been a better time to talk about water?

Has there ever been a better time to talk about water?


BP Environmental Disaster leads investors to cleantech and water stocks

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Water Stocks; Flowserve (NYSE: FLS) Receives Order for Approximately $10 Million for Desalination Energy Recovery Systems

Water Stocks; Flowserve (NYSE: FLS) Receives Order for Approximately $10 Million for Desalination Energy Recovery Systems




DALLAS--(Investorideas.com water stocks newswire )--Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, today announced an order for CALDER Dual Work Exchanger Energy Recovery (DWEER) units with an approximate value of $10 million USD for the Sorek seawater desalination plant. The majority of the booking for this order is to be reflected in the second quarter of 2010.

“This order further solidifies our position as a leader in the growing desalination industry”

.With a capacity of 150 million cubic meters (39.6 trillion U.S. gallons) per year, Sorek is the largest seawater desalination plant in the world featuring isobaric chamber recovery system technology. Sorek Desalination Ltd., a joint venture between IDE Technologies and Hutchison Water, owns the facility.



“This order further solidifies our position as a leader in the growing desalination industry,” said Tom Ferguson, president, Flow Solutions Group. “A key factor in selecting Flowserve was the lowest total cost of ownership; a 24-year life-cycle cost analysis found Flowserve was the most efficient and economical choice for Sorek when considering capital, operating cost, energy efficiency and maintenance. As the worldwide demand for fresh water continues to outpace supply, Flowserve is proud to offer technology that can help reduce the cost of the desalination process and provides more potable water for those who need it.”



Flowserve CALDER products and technologies specialize in the design, engineering and supply of energy recovery equipment and related proprietary technologies for the reverse-osmosis process used in desalination plants around the world. CALDER energy recovery technology is designed to capture and reuse waste energy in the desalination process, lowering net energy consumption and improving overall process efficiency.



About IDE Technologies



IDE Technologies Ltd. is a pioneer and world leader in water technologies. The company specializes in the development, engineering, production and operation of advanced desalination as well as innovative industrial solutions. For more information, please visit www.ide-tech.com.



About Hutchison Water



Hutchison Water was established in 2008 as an operation of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. The company provides a wide range of integrated solutions and services that include development, design, detailed design, systems integration, engineering, procurement and construction. For more information, please visit www.hutchisonwater.com.



About Flowserve Corp.



Flowserve Corp. is one of the world’s leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves, as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company’s Web site at www.flowserve.com.



SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT:



This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Words or phrases such as, “may,” “should,” “expects,” “could,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “predicts” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which include, without limitation, earnings forecasts, statements relating to our business strategy and statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies and anticipated developments concerning our industry, business, operations and financial performance and condition.



The forward-looking statements included in this news release are based on our current expectations, projections, estimates and assumptions. These statements are only predictions, not guarantees. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from what is forecast in such forward-looking statements, and include, without limitation, the following: a portion of our bookings may not lead to completed sales, and our ability to convert bookings into revenues at acceptable profit margins; changes in the global financial markets and the availability of capital and the potential for unexpected cancellations or delays of customer orders in our reported backlog; our dependence on our customers’ ability to make required capital investment and maintenance expenditures; risks associated with cost overruns on fixed-fee projects and in taking customer orders for large complex custom engineered products; the substantial dependence of our sales on the success of the petroleum, chemical, power and water industries; the adverse impact of volatile raw materials prices on our products and operating margins; our ability to execute and realize the expected financial benefits from our strategic realignment initiatives; economic, political and other risks associated with our international operations, including military actions or trade embargoes that could affect customer markets, particularly Middle Eastern markets and global petroleum producers, and non-compliance with U.S. export/re-export control, foreign corrupt practice laws, economic sanctions and import laws and regulations; our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly in hyperinflationary countries such as Venezuela; our furnishing of products and services to nuclear power plant facilities; potential adverse consequences resulting from litigation to which we are a party, such as shareholder litigation and litigation involving asbestos-containing material claims; a foreign government investigation regarding our participation in the United Nations Oil-for-Food Program; our foreign subsidiaries autonomously conducting limited business operations and sales in certain countries identified by the U.S. State Department as state sponsors of terrorism; our relative geographical profitability and its impact on our utilization of deferred tax assets, including foreign tax credits; the potential adverse impact of an impairment in the carrying value of goodwill or other intangibles; our dependence upon third-party suppliers whose failure to perform timely could adversely affect our business operations; the highly competitive nature of the markets in which we operate; environmental compliance costs and liabilities; potential work stoppages and other labor matters; our inability to protect our intellectual property in the U.S., as well as in foreign countries; obligations under our defined benefit pension plans; and other factors described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



All forward-looking statements included in this news release are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
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Friday, May 7, 2010

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) Announces First Quarter Results

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) Announces First Quarter Results


Water Stocks; Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) Announces First Quarter Results

ISELIN, NJ - May 7, 2010 (Investorideas.com Water Stocks Newswire) - Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX), a provider of water and wastewater and related services primarily in New Jersey and Delaware, today announced operating revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 of $21.6 million, up $1.1 million from the same period in 2009.

First Quarter Operating Results

Revenues in the Company's Middlesex system in New Jersey increased $0.4 million primarily due to $0.2 million of higher revenues from contract sales to municipalities and increased revenues of $0.2 million from the effects of the purchase water adjustment clause implemented on July 1, 2009. Water use by residential, commercial and industrial customers remained consistent with the first quarter of 2009 but below historical average usage. Revenues in our Tidewater system in Delaware increased $0.7 million, primarily due to a combination of increased rates that went into effect in late March 2009, customer growth and increased water consumption.

"While water consumption patterns typically remained constant in the first quarter relative to the same period in the prior year, as we enter our peak season for water demand we are encouraged by customer and related consumption growth in our Delaware operations. We are also anticipating the benefit from rate relief awarded in New Jersey in mid-March 2010," said Middlesex Water President and CEO Dennis W. Doll.

Operation and maintenance expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2010 increased $0.6 million compared to the same period in 2009, with materials, supplies and outside contractor costs rising $0.3 million due to a higher incidence of weather-related water main breaks in New Jersey. Labor costs in our New Jersey and Delaware operations increased $0.2 million, largely due to snow removal related to several significant snow storms both in New Jersey and Delaware. Water production costs were $0.2 million higher due to increased chemical and residual disposal expenses required due to heightened rainfall in March 2010, increased purchased water costs and increased facilities maintenance expenses. Net income increased $0.2 million to $1.5 million. Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to $0.11 for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to $0.10 for the same period in 2009.

Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

The Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1800 per share, payable June 1, 2010 to common shareholders as of May 14, 2010. The Company has paid cash dividends in varying amounts continually since 1912. The Company has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan under which dividends and optional cash payments can be used to purchase additional shares of Common stock. Middlesex Water is currently offering a 5% discount on shares of its Common Stock to participants in its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, through June 1, 2010.

Annual Shareholders Meeting

The Company will host its annual meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, beginning at 11:00 EDT at its corporate headquarters in Iselin, NJ.

About Middlesex Water Company

Middlesex Water Company, organized in 1897, is a water utility serving customers in central and southern New Jersey and in the State of Delaware. Headquartered in Iselin, NJ, Middlesex Water is subject to various Federal and State regulatory agencies concerning water quality standards.

For additional information regarding Middlesex Water Company, visit the Company's web site at www.middlesexwater.com or call (732) 634-1500.

This release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, our long-term strategy and expectations, the status of our acquisition program, the impact of our acquisitions, the impact of current and projected rate requests and the impact of our capital program on our environmental compliance. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including: general economic business conditions, unfavorable weather conditions, the success of certain cost containment initiatives, changes in regulations or regulatory treatment, availability and the cost of capital, the success of growth initiatives and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
Bernadette Sohler,
Middlesex Water Company
Vice President – Corporate Affairs
(732) 638-7549

Source: Middlesex Water Company

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