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First Projects in the Northeast Represent a Straight-Forward, Cost-Effective Solution to Help Real Estate Developments and Small Utilities Meet Water Quality Regulations

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Basin Water, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWTR) announced today that it will install small-scale uranium removal systems treating groundwater wells for three private condominium developments in New Hampshire. The first installation, for the Saco Woods Condominium Association in North Conway, NH, has just come on-line and is operating successfully. The second, for Davis Hill Condominiums in Center, NH, is planned for start-up in mid-July. The third project, for the Saco Forest Condominiums, has had a successful validation study, and a treatment system is currently being constructed for a planned start-up date in August. These projects represent the first activity for Basin Water in its new Northeast region. They are also the first installations that feature Basin Water’s newly acquired technology for smaller flow applications. These small-scale systems, which are designed and built at the Company’s facilities in Memphis, TN, represent a new answer for real estate developers, institutions, commercial entities and private water utilities struggling to achieve compliance with increasingly stringent regulations.

According to Michael Stark, President and Chief Executive Officer of Basin Water, these contracts are a sign of progress in the Company’s planned geographical expansion that was put into motion in mid-2007. “In a relatively short time, Basin Water is beginning to see success in gaining footholds in the new geographical regions we have entered,” Stark said. “In the process, we’ve not only had sales successes but technological successes as well. These small-scale systems provide an efficient solution for small drinking water utilities, a market segment that we feel is not well-served currently and which is quite large. As with all Basin Water installations, these systems combine design and operational efficiencies to produce low lifecycle cost, along with a water services agreement that assures long-term, trouble-free operation. We can now deliver Basin Water’s guaranteed performance on a much smaller scale to communities that need this help,” he added.

The Saco Woods Condominiums’ treatment system features vessels containing uranium-selective ion exchange resin. It currently serves 240 connections and has been designed for flow rates of 43 thousand gallons per day (30 gallons per minute). The Basin Water system is treating groundwater with uranium levels of around 60 micrograms per liter (ug/L) down to non-detectable levels. The U.S. EPA has set the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for uranium in drinking water at 30 ug/L. The compact Basin Water treatment system at this site is housed in the utility’s existing well house. The agreement between Basin Water and Saco Woods covers the sale of the equipment as well as assistance with the disposal of depleted media as necessary. Assistance with system design, installation and testing was performed on Saco Woods’ behalf by Northeast Engineering of Weare, NH.

Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element found in rocks, soil and groundwater that breaks down (decays) very slowly into other elements such as radium and radon gas. It is present in many areas throughout the USA and Canada, as well as other parts of the world. The presence of radionuclides – which include uranium, radium-226 and radium-228 – in drinking water has been linked to a number of deleterious effects on human health. Basin Water has uranium treatment systems installed for well flows ranging from 30 gpm to 1,000 gpm.

According to David Caton, Director of Business Development, Northeast and Southeast Regions, Basin Water’s technology and business model represent a straightforward solution for real estate developers and small utilities that are finding it difficult to deal with increasingly stringent water quality regulations. “Since radionuclide MCLs were adopted by the EPA in 2000, it has become a national problem for smaller systems to comply with the new regulations. Meeting these regulations cost effectively requires a range of different types of expertise that are not available to a small water system,” he said. “Basin Water brings treatment technology, engineering and waste disposal expertise together in a cost-effective package that guarantees performance and costs. When you factor in the speed with which we can implement a treatment system like this – sometimes as fast as 90 days – we feel like we have the best solution for delivering ‘worry-free water’ to small water providers on the market today,” he added.

About Basin Water

Basin Water, Inc. is a provider of reliable, long-term process solutions for a range of clients, which includes designing, building and implementing systems for the treatment of contaminated groundwater, the treatment of wastewater, waste reduction and resource recovery. Basin Water employs treatment technologies including its own proprietary, scalable ion-exchange wellhead treatment system, along with a host of other treatment technologies designed to meet customer needs in an efficient, flexible and cost-effective manner. Additional information may be found on the Company's web site: www.basinwater.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, including expectations relating to future revenues and income, the Company's ability to gain new business and control costs, involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they prove incorrect or never materialize, could cause the results of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to various risks and uncertainties, including: the Company's limited operating history, significant operating losses associated with certain of the Company's contracts, the Company's ability to identify and consummate other acquisition opportunities that improve the Company's revenues and profitability, significant fluctuations in its revenues from period to period, its ability to effectively manage its growth, the success of the Company's strategic partners, its long sales cycles, market acceptance of its technology, the geographic concentration of its operations and customers, its ability to meet customer demands and compete technologically, the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property, regulatory approvals of the Company's systems, changes in governmental regulation that may affect the water industry, particularly with respect to environmental laws, the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and management members, the Company's ability to manage its capital to meet future liquidity needs, changes in the Company’s management and board of directors and the timing of the Company's stock repurchases, if any. More detailed information about these risks and uncertainties are contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect any change in future events.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX--(Marketwire - May 1, 2008) - The Vineyard Homeowners Association's streets are lined with playing children and plagued by speeding cars. Since the gated community in San Antonio, TX is a private neighborhood, the maintenance, repair, and regulation of its streets are its own responsibility. When traffic on local streets increased to speeds that residents felt were unsafe, the HOA had to respond on its own. Rubber speed cushions were installed to calm traffic and protect residents.

Speed control on private HOA streets is conducted differently than on city roads. Through its Board of Directors, the Association sets speed limits, posts signs, and must enforce traffic laws on their own. The city's police department does not enforce traffic restrictions on private roads.

The community has approximately 3,000 residents and 800 homes, most of which are occupied by families with small children or teenagers. Residents requested traffic calming to prevent cars from speeding on their streets. At first, the HOA responded by reducing speed limits, placing traffic signs and conducting an educational campaign. However, after these efforts did not slow traffic, the Board decided that a physical deterrent was necessary. Asphalt speed bumps were installed but residents found them frustrating and ineffective. After conducting research on other options, the community chose to install Traffic Logix rubber speed cushions. The cushions increase in grade over a longer distance so that motorists notice them and slow down but without the abrupt feel of speed bumps.

Speed cushions are traffic calming measures that slow cars to approximately 15-20 mph. They are designed as a set of graduated speed humps and make pedestrian vehicles slow down while allowing emergency vehicles pass without affecting response time. The standard Traffic Logix cushion is 3 inches high, with a width of 6 feet and a length of 7 feet. However, since Traffic Logix products are constructed of interlocking units, they are customizable to a variety of lengths or widths in 18' increments.

Before purchasing the speed cushions, the Association contacted several other cities who had purchased Traffic Logix products. Brian Erickson, the Association Administrator, noted that those contacted spoke highly of the rubber traffic calming products, their effectiveness, and their long-lasting durability. He also commented on the excellent design and visibility of the cushions. The cushions were installed by an untrained local electrician's crew who found the cushions easy to handle and user-friendly.

Two sets of the cushions were purchased and installed on major neighborhood streets, Milan and Tealwood. Although many residents requested traffic calming, these streets chosen as the most serious speeding concerns. Both roads have long stretches of uninterrupted driving, which results in people driving faster than they should. Mr. Erickson observed that "the cushions really have made a significant difference... It would be impossible for our community patrol to be there continually writing tickets, and the cushions make sure that folks drive slower and more safely."

The response has been very positive from residents and the community. The community expects to purchase additional speed cushions, focusing installations on the spine roads that are the community's main routes. When asked about the HOA's future plans for installing Traffic Logix rubber cushions, Mr. Erickson commented, "It's not a question of if but a question of when."

To find out more about Traffic Logix speed cushions, visit the company's website at www.trafficlogix.com.

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Minneapolis—GAF Materials Corp., a roofing manufacturer, has awarded the GAF Master Elite Consumer Protection Excellence Award to the BEI Exterior Maintenance Corp., based in Minneapolis.

According to GAF Materials Corp., the Better Business Bureau lists roofing as one of the highest inquiry categories nationwide. The GAF Master Elite Consumer Protection Excellence Award recognizes BEI Exterior Maintenance Corp.’s dedication to helping consumers better understand roofing options as well as helping consumers make educated roofing decisions.

GAF says that only two percent of the roofing contractors in the country have earned the corporation’s Master Elite status. With this distinction, BEI Exterior Maintenance Corp. now has access to CARE (Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence), a non-profit educational institute supported by GAF and dedicated to changing the industry through education.

BEI is a member of the Minnesota Multi-Housing Association (MHA), Community Associations Institute (CAI), National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCS), and the Builders Associations of Minnesota and the Twin Cities (BAM and BATC).

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A Chandler company's expertise is helping landscape the roofs and terraces of an 11-building, 700-unit condominium development north of Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Windswept Organix is blowing dirt as high as seven stories using powerful vacuum trucks.

The 13-acre site contains nine seven-story towers and two six-story structures, all stone and glass facades.

"The intent of the architecture is to take that urban context and with the use of garden roof systems to soften it and bring a lot of greenery into the project for the enjoyment of the residents as well as for the benefit of the surrounding community," said Thaddeus Lenick, senior vice president of Phoenix-based Optima, the developer.

The trees, shrubs and ground cover being planted in Scottsdale will benefit the environment, Lenick said. The landscaping counteracts heat, absorbs rainwater and adds oxygen back into the air.

The condos' sizes range from 800 to more than 3,000 square feet, and costs range from the mid-$500,000 range up to $5 million.

The Scottsdale job is only one of the projects under way by Windswept Organix, which works with commercial and home builders, civil engineers and the state Department of Transportation in controlling dust and water runoff at construction sites.

"What (builders) have to do is prevent erosion from happening in the first place," President Kevin Stumpf said. And any water that does run off the site has to be filtered to remove pollutants such as cement or paint.

Stumpf says his firm uses recycled and organic products, including Filtrexx Filter Soxx, a mesh tube (at least 8 inches in diameter) that he fills with ground wood waste and lawn and tree trimmings. He encircles a construction site with the tube so that water flows through it and comes out clean.

To prevent erosion in the first place, he covers the ground with organic composts such as recycled green waste, wood chips and mulch.

Dust control is a major issue in metro Phoenix and can contribute to particulate air pollution.

"The old way was to spray water on everything, but that uses a lot of water and it's not good for our water situation," Stumpf said. "We use several types of polymers, different types of spray-on products to bind the dirt to hold it down, so wind . . . doesn't blow it away."

Besides the Chandler headquarters, the company, which he began in 2003, has offices in Tucson, Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Salt Lake City.

To get clients, Stumpf trains engineers, builders, contractors, subcontractors and DOT designers.

A graduate of Creighton University in Omaha, he used to work as an information-technology professional in Lincoln, Neb., and then started looking for business opportunities.

"By dumb luck, we stumbled into it," he said. "It's a good fit."

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Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com; an inspection and consulting firm limited to the field of waterproof decking, announced today that its website has been published on the web at www.Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com.

The website is devoted entirely to the subject of decks; including information on how to maintain them, reserving for them, bidding on their repairs and replacement. A unique feature is this website is the first to assemble a comprehensive listing of major deck manufacturer’s, including links directly to manufacturer’s websites. Maintenance instructions for most major manufacturer’s is also on the site, along with generic guidelines on estimated life spans.

Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice offers inspection services to HOA clients in California, Arizona and Nevada, using a comprehensive checklist developed from our knowledge and previous inspections. The company can inspect client’s decks, checking for actual damage and checking items to see if they could cause potential damage. They also assist in enforcing the Associations rules governing the care and use of the decks with the goal being to end up saving the Association money by getting them on a regular inspection and maintenance program. The company also does Bid Analysis services, including reviewing proposed warranties prior to an Association selecting a bidder for repairing/resealing or replacing its deck coatings.

Bill Leys, President/CEO of Waterproofdeckcoatingadvice.com, was a former NBC-CAM certified CMCA, managing up to 16 Associations. “My experience as a manager and understanding what HOA’s need, combined with actual experience in the field, installing decks from scratch, fixing and replacing many failing decks, gives me a unique perspective unlike any other in the HOA industry. Games are played with warranties and bids, making it seem like you have a lot, when actually bids and warranties are written in such a way that you really don’t have much at all. We’ll advise you of the costs of the warranty with our “Total Cost of Ownership Analysis” services.

Our inspection services don’t cost very much and especially when one understands that their negligence in maintaining a deck can allow leaks to occur and that the typical cost to replace a deck, including framing, is around $5,000.00, you realize the need to protect your investment. A typical repair that could save that deck from sustaining severe damage if left unrepaired costs around $300.00.”

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FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2006--While ants top the list of pest concerns among homeowners, those in the South were more likely to mention having problems with them during the past year according to a 2005 survey by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

With 60% of Southern homeowners mentioning having problems with ants during the past year it is no surprise that professional pest control usage is highest in the South at 60%. This same study revealed that more than half of all homeowners have had problems with ants - making them the most prevalent pest nationwide. "Ants are one of the most difficult pests to control especially as temperatures rise and they become more active," said Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for NPMA.

Two of the most common pesky ants are odorous house ants and pavement ants, which most homeowner encounter as they readily infest structures. Southern homeowners should particularly watch out for fire and carpenter ants. Fire ants, found mainly in the south, are vicious and can sting repeatedly if disturbed. Carpenter ants attack wood that is or has been wet or damaged by mold and can build tunnels through dry, undamaged wood causing costly property damage. Mannes advises, "A pest professional will be able to identify which species of ants are present and can help treat problem areas."

Tips for minimizing invasion by ants:

- Keep kitchen clean: seal containers, wipe counters frequently, empty the garbage religiously, and avoid leaving pet food dishes out for long periods of time.
- Keep wood and debris away from exterior siding.
- Eliminate sources of moisture or standing water.
- Keep tree branches and other plants cut back from the house.
- Seal up cracks and small openings along bottom of the house.
- Store sugar, syrup, honey, baked goods, and other sweets in closed containers that have been washed to remove residues from their exterior surfaces.

For more information on other ant species and preventative tips visit www.pestworld.org.

The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 5,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food and property.

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