perchlorate treatment press release

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

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[I find this press release particularly interesting because the headline
mentions a "$60 billion cleanup problem" - a number much higher than I
have ever seen - and also because the first paragraph links to the
Environmental Working Group's web site. - LS]


SSWM and WaterChef Chosen by C. TradeUsa to Develop Joint Technology
Solution for Perchlorate Treatment

Companies Look at Solution for $60B Cleanup Problem 

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Bruce Beattie, President
of Sub Surface Waste Management of Delaware, Inc. (OTCBB:SSWM),
announced today that C. TradeUsa, Inc., a water systems integrator, has
selected SSWM to act as the bioremediation systems contractor along with
WaterChef, Inc. (OTCBB:WTER), a water purification equipment vendor, for
the development of specific, cost-effective solutions for the treatment
of perchlorate in water using the PureSafe Water Station technology.
Human exposure to perchlorate is associated with increased risk of
cancer and disruption of thyroid hormone levels affecting fetuses,
infants and children and the elderly. For more information about
perchlorate, go to www.ewg.org 

Bruce Beattie, President of SSWM stated, "We are pleased to have been
chosen the systems contractor by C. TradeUsa and look forward to pooling
our engineering and technical talent with WaterChef to attack this
serious water quality problem by developing a commercially viable and
cost-effective treatment solution for water contaminated with
perchlorate. We are currently working with several major firms where the
PureSafe equipment and our proprietary biotechnology could be used in
the near future." 

The PureSafe Water Station is a self-contained, six-stage water
purification system, which produces up to 15,000 gallons per day of
clean, healthy water from any source. The PureSafe destroys all living
pathogens and handles a broad range of organic and inorganic water
contaminants, producing pure water at a very low cost per gallon. In
addition to the core version of the PureSafe Water Station, WaterChef
also markets versions of the PureSafe for ocean water desalination,
heavy metals removal and the remediation of arsenic contaminated water. 

About SSWM 

SSWM is a subsidiary of U.S. Microbics, Inc. (OTCBB:BUGS). For more
information about SSWM and U.S. Microbics, Inc. contact Bruce Beattie at
760/918-1860, ext. 105 or bbeattie@bugsatwork.com; or learn about the
company by visiting its Web site at http://www.bugsatwork.com. A
research report on SSWM is available at
http://www.stocksontheweb.com/sswm.htm and another at http://wfnn.info.

About C. TradeUsa, Inc. 

The President of C.TradeUsa, Nick Kontonicolas, has over 18 years
experience in International Corporate Development and Investing. The
C.Trade Group of Companies have extensive holdings in the United States
as well as in China, Latin America, Greece, and Bangladesh. C. Trade's
portfolio of companies specializes in biotechnology, water remediation,
and automotive consultation services. For more information about C.
TradeUsa, call its President, Nick Kontonicolas at 212/709-8083 or
contact him at ctradeusa@juno.com 

About WaterChef, Inc. 

WaterChef, Inc. (OTCBB:WTER) has been in business since 1993 and designs
and markets the PureSafe family of products. The Company is
headquartered in Glen Head, New York and manufactures the PureSafe in
Bohemia, New York. To learn more about the Company and its products,
please visit their website http://www.waterchef.net. 

The information contained in this press release includes forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words
"estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect" or similar expressions
that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties
include the company's status as a startup company with uncertain
profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning
market acceptance of its products, competition, limited service and
manufacturing facilities, dependence on technological developments and
protection of its intellectual property. The company's actual results
could differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors that could
cause or contribute to such difference are discussed more fully in the
"Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of
Operation" and other sections of the company's Form 10-KSB and other
publicly available information regarding the company on file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The company will provide you with
copies of this information upon request.

CONTACT:  Sub Surface Waste Management of Delaware, Inc.
Bruce Beattie  (760) 918-1860, ext. 105 bbeattie@bugsatwork.com         
 
http://www.bugsatwork.com


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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
http://www.cpeo.org

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