ADVISORY/Region's Drinking Water and Public Health Professionals Meet to Discuss Water Quality and Public Health

March 24, 2003
Mar 24, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- 

WHAT:   Drinking Water and Public Health: A Necessary Partnership is
        a conference hosted by Philadelphia Suburban Water Company
        (PSW) and Drexel University's School of Public Health
        bringing together a distinguished group of water supply and
        public health professionals and regulators to discuss topics
        including drinking water quality, regulations and the
        importance of establishing and maintaining sound working
        relationships between the three groups to protect public
        health. Officials will also discuss water security post 9/11.
WHEN:   Tuesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m. (opening remarks) until 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Drexel University's Queen Lane Auditorium A
        2900 Queen Lane
        Philadelphia (East Falls section)
WHO:    PSW Chairman and CEO, Nicholas DeBenedictis
        Drexel University President, Constantine Papadakis
        Drexel University School of Public Health Dean, Dr. Marla Gold
        US EPA, PA DEP and NJ DEP officials
        Regional water utility officials from Philadelphia, Delaware,
        Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, Berks and Lehigh counties
        (complete speakers' list is available from PSW)
CONTACT: Philadelphia Suburban Water Company
Joanna Vishio, 610/645-4213
or
Donna Alston, 610/645-1095