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Water Sector General Overview Information

The following references, articles and web site links have been selected to provide an understanding of the water sector broadly.



Water Treatment Outlook

Global Demand for Water Treatment Products to Reach $59 Billion by 2013

World demand for water treatment products is projected to increase 5.7% per year to $59 billion by 2013, well above the rate of economic growth in essentially every region.  [READ MORE]





Global Fresh Water Crisis, Peak Water

Article By James Quinn, Market Oracle, Aug 27, 2009

The notion of peak water probably sounds crazy to most people. The earth is 70% covered by water. The water cycle replenishes water on a continuous basis. The global warming enthusiasts tell us that glaciers are melting and oceans are rising. This should make water more plentiful.

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International Water Association

IWA is in a better position than any other organization in the world to help water professionals create innovative, pragmatic and sustainable solutions to challenging global water needs.

IWA is at the forefront in connecting the broad community of water professionals around the globe - integrating the leading edge of professional thought on research and practice, regulators and the regulated, across national boundaries and across the drinking water, wastewater and stormwater disciplines.  Through membership in IWA, water professionals from many specialties benefit from the synergistic gains that result from collaboration across the boundaries of specialties, professions and different parts of the world.

Through its network of experts in research, practice, regulation, consulting and manufacturing, IWA can address the unique expressions of global challenges in communities throughout the world to create expanded knowledge and integrated, sustainable solutions.

Click here to go to the International Water Association Website.