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Show Volume V, Issue VIII THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 21 February 1, 2002 GLOBALIZATION cont. from page 20 or local environmental standards in our facilities around the world. This sets an example for governments and other companies, and results in a cleaner, safer and better work environment for local employees. We are also committed to educating our employees, regardless of where they work. Our employee scholar program pays tuition and fees for any employee to attend an accredited college, no matter what the course of study. Employees receive paid time off to study and a generous stock award upon graduation. More than 7,000 have earned degrees since the program was established, and participation among international employees has soared 90% since eligibility was extended to them. These are just a few of the ways global corporations help raise the standard of living around the world. There is no denying that job losses sometimes occur, and that environmental and labor issues can sometimes be exacerbated, when markets are opened and trade is increased. But while some jobs may be eliminated, higher-paying U.S. jobs are also created. And while increased trade may exacerbate environmental and labor issues in a developing country, it also helps countries develop the awareness, economic strength and tools necessary to implement effective protections. Trade has proven a powerful force for strengthening economies, promoting higher living standards and creating fairer and safer work environments. Whether to increase trade is not what we should be debating. Rather, the focus of our efforts must be on ensuring that governments work together to create a global trade regime in which the largest number of people can reap the benefits. Note: Ruth R. Harkin, a recognized expert on globalization, is senior vice president for international affairs and government relations at United Technologies Corporation. You Can Affect the Quality of the Water You Drink Many public drinking water systems are contaminated each year by pollutants or contaminants that backflow into the water system through unprotected cross-connections. Identifying and eliminating or protecting cross connections is a matter of public health. What is a cross-connection? A cross-connection is a physical connection (piping configuration) between the public drinking water system and anything else, including another water supply that can allow pollutants or contaminants to backflow into the public drinking water system. What is backflow? Backflow is the reversal of flow from a residential or commercial water system back into the public drinking water system. A backflow incident could carry pollutants or contaminants into a public drinking water supply making it unsafe for others on the system to use. The Plumbing Code and the Utah Public Drinking Water Rules require that all cross connections be eliminated or protected against backflow by installing an approved backflow device or assembly. Can I protect my home or business from the dangers associated with cross-connections and backflow? Yes! Several common cross connections are described in the following paragraphs. Threaded Hose Connections (Hose Bibs). A large majority of backflow incidents are created by the common garden hose. Modern Plumbing Codes require that all threaded potable water outlets (hose bibs or sill cocks), except water heater drains and clothes washer connections, be protected by a nonremovable hose bib vacuum breaker or an atmospheric vacuum breaker. The installation of a hose bib vacuum breaker is an inexpensive way to protect against contamination. Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets. Kitchen and bathroom facets are generally designed with an adequate air gap between the end of the faucet and the flood rim of the sink. They are manufactured so that a hose can not be attached to the end of the faucet. Slip on hose connections can defeat the protection of the air gap and should not be used! Hand held shower sprayers and other similar hose attachments also pose a problem. If submerged in the water, back-siphonage can occur. This problem can be corrected by installing a special hose vacuum breaker. Laundry Rooms. Your washing machine has air gaps built in at the factory. Utility sink faucets must be equipped with a hose bib vacuum breaker or atmospheric vacuum breaker. Special Conditions. Drain lines from softeners and water conditioners are typically connected to the sewer line. An air gap must be provided between the end of the drain line and the sewer line to eliminate the possibility of raw sewage being back-siphoned into the drinking water system. Sinks used for special purposes such as home photography darkrooms, arts and crafts, etc. must be protected by vacuum breakers to ensure that chemicals or other pollutants will not enter the water supply. Ballcock Assemblies in Toilets. Many toilets are equipped with ballcock assemblies that do not meet code. These assemblies can allow water from the toilet tank to be siphoned back into the drinking water supply. Anti-siphon ballcock assemblies must be used to protect against back-siphonage. Landscape Sprinkling System. The Plumbing Code requires that all landscape sprinkling systems connected to the public drinking water system be equipped with an approved backflow prevention device or assembly. Any sprinkling system that can utilize both public drinking water supplies and secondary water supplies must follow specific plumbing regulations to prevent raw water from entering the drinking water system! Where can I get information, or have my questions about cross connections answered? Call your local public drinking water agency or plumbing inspector regarding cross connection control and backflow prevention requirements in your area. For further information, call: Utah Chapter, American Backflow Prevention Association @ 801-9495512; or the Utah State Division of Drinking Water @ 801-536-4200. Grand Opening Specials Feb. 1 - 15th 1% gallons Country Fresh Milk 3 for $5.00 801-745-4000 2555 WOLF CREEK DR. STORE HOURS: MON. - SAT. 7 AM - 10 PM SUNDAY 7 AM - 9 PM Pepsi Cola Products 2 Liters 69c with this ad! EDEN Glazed Donuts $2.99 per doz. 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