Summer arrives with heat, drought, a lot of exciting water news and a host of initiatives by the Water Innovations Alliance.

First off, the WIA has been hard at work in Washington, DC meeting with political leaders on a host of water technology issues. Strong efforts are underway to develop a smart water system pilot project in conjunction with several US cities, our members, (led by GE and Sensus) and a cross section of US government agencies. Leaders on Capitol Hill and in the Agencies have welcomed this initiative.

On Friday May 18th we held a successful one day Conference focusing on America’s Water Infrastructure http://www.waterinnovations.org/WIS/index.php. We had the following Keynote Speakers providing their road map on Water Infrastructure:

– Alan Hinchman, Global Industry Manager-Water, GE Intelligent Platforms
– Rob Coulbeck, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, ENBALA, Demand Site Regulation for a Smart Water Industry
– Michael Shapiro, Deputy Assistant Administrator Office of Water, US EPA
– Paul Gagliardo, Manager Innovation Development, American Water
– Sheri Moreno, General Counsel, GE Intelligent Platforms
– Alex Herrgott, Director of Transportation & Infrastructure, Congressional & Public Affairs Division, US Chamber of Commerce
– Kevin McGovern, Chairman & CEO, The Water Initiative

The presentations have been posted to our site. http://www.waterinnovations.org/WIS/wis_presentations.php

We are committed to having an open discussion in regard to Water Infrastructure and sharing our Speakers’ opinions and thoughts to all.

We are looking forward to our next Event. We are returning to Boston for our 4th Annual Water Innovation Alliance http://www.waterinnovations.org/event.php Conference being held at the Seaport World Trade Center http://www.seaportboston.com/meetings-and-events/overview.aspx. Last fall we sold out our room block. Register today.

Also of public policy interest, Rep. Eddie Johnson introduced two new water bills in Congress that received strong support from the WIA and its members: H.R. 5826: Coordinating Water Research for a Clean Water Future Act of 2012 and H.R. 5827: Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2012. We have been told that there will soon be Congressional hearings on new technologies and innovative solutions surrounding drought issues.

The Water Innovations Foundation is also working on a new research report for the fall on the Water Energy Nexus as part of our efforts to develop a comprehensive view and strategy around this vital issue. We recommend you check out the attached whitepaper, “How ‘Smart’ Water Systems Save Money,” as it is a focused take on what benefits would come from moving towards a smart water “grid.”

Thanks as always to our members and a special thank you to GE for hosting the aforementioned event in DC a few weeks back. We hope to see all of you in Boston or at one of our upcoming events soon. Take care.

F. Mark Modzelewski
Chairman, Water Innovations Foundation
Boston, MA

Vincent Caprio
Chief Operating Officer
Water Innovations Alliance

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WATER INNOVATIONS NEWS UPDATES

Smart Grid For Water Gets Bigger, Greentech Media
http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/the-smart-grid-for-water-gets-bigger/

Point Of Drinking (POD)
Written by Mike McGettigan, Chief Commercial Officer, The Water Initiative (TWI)
http://www.ourwatercounts.com/blog/index.php/2012/07/16/point-of-drinking-pod/

Apple Snags Water-Damage Detection Patent, PC Magazine
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406790,00.asp

Israel Leads The World In Water Technology, Arutz Sheva
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Radio/News.aspx/4024#.UABX3Rx1Huo

New Mexico Tech lands $700,000 for ‘produced water’ research, NM Business Weekly
http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/news/2012/06/21/new-mexico-tech-lands-700000-for.html

U.K. Plans Water Law to Spur Competition, Investment, Bloomberg
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-10/u-k-plans-water-law-to-spur-competition-investment.html

Can Fracking Pollute Water, Seattle Times
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2018658739_apusgasdrillingdrinkingwater.html

The Artemis Project Announces Its 4th Annual Top 50 Water Technology Start-Up Competition, BusinessWire
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-artemis-project-announces-its-4th-annual-top-50-water-technology-start-up-competition-2012-06-25

Coming Soon Smarter Water Grids, Smarter Planet Blog
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/intelligent-energy/coming-soon-smart-water-grids/17518

Water Technology Incubator to Begin Construction, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
http://www.jsonline.com/business/water-technology-incubator-to-begin-construction-in-july-2o5ru1u-159956825.html

Technology Helps Reduce Water Supply Gap, CA. Farm Bureau
http://agalert.com/story/?id=4397

Tech Revolution Ends Up In Toilet, San Jose Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_21022375/tech-revolution-ends-up-toilet

Smart People Discover Water, & That Could Kick-Start the Blue Revolution, National Geographic
http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/19/smart-people-discover-water-that-could-kick-start-the-blue-revolution/

Coke Says New Water Recovery Process Could Save 100 Billion Liters A year, Sustainable Brands http://www.sustainablebrands.com/news_and_views/articles/coke-says-new-water-recovery-process-could-save-100-billion-liters-annually

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WATER INNOVATIONS ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP – JOIN THE WATER INNOVATIONS ALLIANCE TODAY
The Water Innovations Alliance is the public policy voice of the world’s water researchers, technologists and innovators. The Alliance’s role is to advocate policies that promote the aggressive development of water technologies and innovations across all sectors and users of water by creating new market opportunities, increasing funding, strengthening research and development programs, removing market barriers and improving education, communication and outreach efforts.
Large Corporation Foundation Member $25,000
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Contact Vincent Caprio: vince@waterinnovations.org for more information.

BECOME AN INDIVIDUAL WATER INNOVATIONS ALLIANCE MEMBER
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http://www.vincentcaprio.org/become-a-wiamember
Become a member today and receive numerous benefits including:
– 33% discount on all advertised priced conference sessions
– Products and services discounts and special offers from other Water Innovations Alliance members
– Networking Opportunity – access to members who have provided their email addresses for contact from other WIA Members

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ABOUT THE WATER INNOVATIONS ALLIANCE
The Water Innovations Alliance is an industry association focused on developing new funding, increasing collaboration and raising awareness for cutting-edge water technologies and the problems they solve. The Alliance serves the entire spectrum of the water sector: corporations, investors, engineering firms, start-ups, NGOs, research centers, municipalities, and others in the field.

The Alliance is located in Washington DC, Cambridge, MA, and Shelton, CT. It is a 501(c)(6) trade organization. To learn more about the Alliance and its membership, go to www.waterinnovations.org

ABOUT THE WATER INNOVATIONS ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
The Water Innovations Alliance Foundation is focused on educating the public and key stakeholders as to new developments in fresh and waste water technologies. The Foundation works to gather data, develop reports, standards, economic analysis, and model training programs for advancing the development and deployment of new water technologies.

The Water Innovations Alliance Foundation is located in Cambridge, MA and Shelton, CT. It is a 501(c)(3) organization that works in conjunction with the Water Innovations Alliance. The Foundation was launched in spring 2009. It is undertaking a series of initiatives to advance the understanding of new opportunities, technologies, and best practices for the water field.

CONTACT US
If you have any questions, suggestions, or submissions for the newsletter please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Water Innovations Alliance
Vincent Caprio
Chief Operating Officer
4 Research Drive, Suite 402
Shelton, CT 06484
203-733-1949
vince@waterinnovations.org