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New research suggests origin of some of Earth’s water

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/6/2024 11:25:00 AM
New research suggests origin of some of Earth’s water
Research findings recently published in Science Advances suggest much of Earth’s water may have come from comets in space.
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Bottled water recall a reminder of tap water’s safety

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/22/2024 11:02:00 AM
Bottled water recall a reminder of tap water’s safety
Bottled water certainly has a valuable place as a beverage, especially during a water emergency. But because your tap water most likely meets all federal, state or provincial drinking water standards, there's no need to buy bottled water outside of an emergency.
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When to shut down your home’s outdoor irrigation system

Dave Gaylinn posted on 10/24/2024 9:33:00 AM
When to shut down your home’s outdoor irrigation system
The crisp autumn air marks different things to different people. To those of us in cooler climates, it means shutting down our home’s irrigation system until spring.
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Addressing the fluoridation news

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/27/2024 12:20:00 PM
Addressing the fluoridation news
A U.S. district court judge in California recently issued a requirement for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to re-examine optimal fluoride levels in drinking water, but there are scientific reasons to continue the practice.
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How much water is in your football feast?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/17/2024 8:21:00 AM
How much water is in your football feast?
It takes a lot of water to get much of our food from the field to our forks. With football season underway, people enjoy gathering to watch their favorite teams compete – often with an abundance of food offered. Have you thought about how much water you're eating during your football feast?
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Recent study says reservoir levels dropping across the U.S.

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/23/2024 12:54:00 PM
Recent study says reservoir levels dropping across the U.S.
A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters found that reservoirs across the United States are experiencing low storage with greater regularity and more severity than several decades ago.
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Every storm cloud has a silver lining

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/9/2024 11:13:00 AM
Every storm cloud has a silver lining
Some significant weather events serve the valuable purpose of injecting precipitation into the water cycle.
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New research pulls water out of the air

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/24/2024 2:24:00 PM
New research pulls water out of the air
Research conducted by mechanical engineers at the University of Utah is showing significant progress toward pulling water out of the air.
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What to know about summer recreating in outdoor waterways

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/10/2024 3:23:00 PM
What to know about summer recreating in outdoor waterways
Summertime recreating is a fun way to stay cool in the heat, but before you dive in, take a moment to absorb some important information about natural bodies of water to protect yourself and the marine life sharing the water with you.
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Water utilities support each other during crises

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/1/2024 3:02:00 PM
Water utilities support each other during crises
When the City of Calgary’s water infrastructure unexpectedly failed after a 78-inch water main broke, creating a crisis, a fellow water utility quickly stepped up to help.
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| Categories: | Tags: emergency, Calgary, San Diego, help, unite, WARN, Water/Wastewater Agency, Response Network | View Count: (517) | Bookmark and Share
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