Politics of pollution – Blue Water Technologies of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has technology to achieve phosphorus requirements

The politics of it he wants no part of, but Tom Daugherty, president of Blue Water Technologies http://www.blueh2o.net/ , says he believes even if the plan for new limits on phosphorus discharges into the Spokane River stands, the company’s technology can provide the means to achieve those requirements.

"We have five years of data showing under 20 parts per billion," he said. That comes from the Hayden treatment plant, and proves the 36 PPB sought as a maximum by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in approving the plan developed by Washington Ecology is achievable, he said.

"It is ironic that the number on the Idaho side is 36, and a foot across the state line it is 42," Daugherty said.

By RICK THOMAS/Staff writer

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