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Honoring the World's Water Leaders

Professor Perry McCarty wins 2007 Stockholm Water Prize

ITT is one of the founders of the Stockholm Water Prize. This international award is presented each year by the Stockholm Water Foundation to a company, individual or organization for outstanding achievements in protecting the world's water resources.

On World Water Day, the 2007 Stockholm Water Prize was awarded to Professor Perry L. McCarty from Stanford University for his pioneering work in developing a scientific approach for the design and operation of water and wastewater systems. Over the course of his career, he has established the role of fundamental microbiology and chemisty in the design of bioreactors. His work is the basis for small-scale and large-scale pollution control and safe drinking water systems.

As the winner of the Stockholm Water Prize, Professor McCarty receives $150,000 along with a glass sculpture, which will be presented August 16 during World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden.

To learn more about the Prize and Professor McCarty, visit the Stockholm International Water Institute website at www.siwi.com.