Robert Brehm, CEO of U.S. Microbics, Provides Progress Report and Outlook for Sub-Surface Waste Management.

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CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004

Sub-Surface Waste Management of Delaware, Inc. (OTCBB: SSWM) announced today that Robert C. Brehm, CEO of parent company, U.S. Microbics Inc. (OTCBB: BUGS), is featured in an interview by SmallCapVoice.com. The interview covers the Company's recent news regarding the Bioremediation Clean-up project in Mexico, the Company's approval to demonstrate its proprietary technology for rocket propellant cleanup, and the current financing alternatives being considered. The interview is available now at http://www.smallcapvoice.com/sswm/sswm_1_8_03.html.

For all upcoming web casts, interested parties and shareholders are encouraged to send in their questions for Sub-Surface Waste Management, Inc., directly to the host of the program, Stuart T. Smith, at [e-mail].

The San Diego based SmallCapVoice.com has partnered with the Company to develop and coordinate overall market awareness, shareholder communications, and online exposure.

About Sub-Surface Waste Management

Sub-Surface Waste Management Inc. provides comprehensive civil and environmental engineering project management services including specialists to design, permit, build and operate environmental waste clean-up treatment systems using conventional, biological and filtration technologies. SSWM is capitalizing on its patent and patent-pending technology by forming strategic alliances and joint ventures with well-established engineering firms.

Investors and media contact Bruce Beattie at 760/918-1860, ext. 105 or [e-mail]; 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.

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 differences 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.