Key Emphasis on Challenges in Oil & Gas Produced Water Application at the 2008 International Water Conference®

Pittsburgh, PA, August 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Based on excellent response and attendance in the last few years from the Oil & Gas Industry, this year’s International Water Conference® (IWC) to be held in San Antonio, Texas, October 26-30, will continue to feature two sessions dedicated to water treatment challenges and innovative technologies in heavy oil produced water applications. This year, IWC will also have focused sessions on Oil Refinery recycle reuse and waste water applications which will offer the wider choices and enhanced exposure to attendees from the region.

With over 68 years of technical papers and knowledge from some of the well-known industry specialists, the IWC is the world’s premier Conference for understanding and dealing with the technical and business challenges of industrial water treatment. IWC has always been a strong educational conference. Attendees come to learn about the latest applications available in the industry, educate themselves in current technology through attendance in IWC workshops, and network heavily with their peers active in water treatment.

More information regarding the 2008 International Water Conference® may be found at their web site, www.eswp.com/water, or by calling the IWC Conference Manager at (412) 261-0710 ext. 32.

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