[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9518]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING H2O, INC.

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, Louisiana is blessed to have an 
abundance of natural resources, and as a result, many folks work in the 
energy industry. In terms of creating jobs and supplying oil and gas, 
offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico provides a lot for families and 
businesses across the State, as well as the Nation. For those working 
on the offshore rigs, safety is always a priority. As we approach the 
sixth anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that took the 
lives of 11 men and devastated our coasts, we must absolutely make sure 
the workers out there are taken care of. One important aspect is 
ensuring they have reliable clean drinking water and sewage systems. 
This week, I would like to recognize H2O, Inc., from Lafayette, LA, as 
Small Business of the Week, for supporting Louisiana's offshore and 
marine industries by providing them with crucial water treatment 
solutions.
  One of the key issues facing the crews on offshore oil rigs is access 
to clean and safe potable water, and in 1980, H2O used their southwest 
Louisiana ties to provide desalination units to the offshore and gas 
market. H2O grew considerably when it started producing marine and 
offshore potable water, sewage, and electrochlorination systems for 
companies all around the world. With this new range of products, H2O 
was able to provide more job opportunities and currently has many 
employees on staff. In 2013, H2O acquired Owens Manufacturing and 
Specialty Company, which allowed them to venture into the offshore 
wastewater treatment market. Just last fall, H2O brought in PEPCON 
systems in order to strengthen their electrochlorination services. 
Today H2O is known as the region's leading water system equipment 
provider and even holds patents.
  Congratulations again to H2O for being selected as Small Business of 
the Week, and thank you for your commitment to providing clean water 
treatment solutions to folks in the Gulf of Mexico and around the 
world.

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