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Pulling water out of thin air

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/24/2020 4:09:00 PM

A new invention pulls water out of thin air.

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Research is key in understanding PFAS

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/18/2020 8:44:00 AM

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in February that it will propose “regulatory determinations” for two of the best understood PFAS. This does not guarantee these substances will ultimately be regulated on a national level, but it sets EPA on the path to exploring the feasibility and effectiveness of a regulation.

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Continue PFAS research

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/9/2020 12:10:00 PM

PFAS have been manufactured and used in various industries around the globe since the 1940s. Their prevalence and staying power in the environment are concerning —though there is much still to learn about health impacts from exposure, especially at levels in drinking water.

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Water on moon more accessible than previously believed

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/4/2020 4:04:00 PM

Recent reports indicate water on the moon may be more accessible than previously believed.

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Wildfires present more problems than you might think

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/23/2020 12:03:00 PM

Wildfires are burning in several areas of western United States. When this happens, local water utilities spring to action because you may be surprised at the extent to which wildfires effect our water quality, supply and use.

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Is water a super ingredient?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/21/2020 9:23:00 AM

We all know the importance of water for hygiene, hydration and cleaning, but it also plays an integral role as an ingredient in cooking.

| Categories: | Tags: water, cooking, baking, ingredient, food, bagel, st. louis, water quality, denver, Josh Pollack, Loryn Nalic, ramen, Shigetoshi Nakamura | View Count: (1413) |

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Beating the bad tap rap

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/4/2020 8:24:00 AM

When it comes to one's tap water, there are some people who believe a contaminant in any amount makes the water not safe. We can assure you, as a water consumer, that there are many protections in place that should give you confidence when pouring yourself or your family a glass of tap water.

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Hardly a waste

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/31/2020 8:19:00 AM

A new wastewater analysis process may help determine whether a population of people have COVID-19. The testing cannot determine which individual in the test sample has the virus, but it can indicate the prevalence of the disease in a given population of people.

| Categories: | Tags: COVID-19, COVID, coronavirus, waste, wastewater, Biobot, Newsha Ghaeli, Jim McQuarrie | View Count: (1464) |

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The price of health, hygiene and convenience

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/14/2020 10:42:00 AM

When you factor in all its health and hygiene benefits, water becomes a bargain. But there is a price to pay for the convenience of having that water flow from your faucets, showerheads and toilets on demand, every time you need it.

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In recognition of Water Quality Month

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/10/2020 3:45:00 PM

In recognition of August being National Water Quality Month, we have some simple steps you can take to make a big impact on your community's water quality.

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