Bqe Water IncTSXV: BQE

Bisbee plant re-starts

VANCOUVER, Nov. 3 /CNW/ - BioteQ Environmental Technologies Inc.     
(TSX-V:BQE), is pleased to report that water treatment has restarted at the
Bisbee operation in Arizona. As previously reported, the plant was shutdown in
August due to an agitator mechanism failure. New components arrived on site
this week from the manufacturer which have now been installed and are
operational.

Corporate Profile
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BioteQ is establishing itself as a leader in the treatment of acid
contaminated water through the use of its patented BioSulphide(R) Process.
Focused on the mining industry, BioteQ has partnered with leading metal
producers including Phelps Dodge, Breakwater and Falconbridge as well as
utilities operator EPCOR Water Services, to finance, design, build and operate
mine site water treatment plants which recover saleable metals in addition to
meeting ever stricter environmental regulations.

On behalf of the Board of Directors


John C. York
Chief Financial Officer