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Do not dump goldfish into lakes, streams

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/21/2021 9:15:00 AM

Dumping goldfish in lakes and ponds is creating problems.

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Keep your grass clippings out of the street

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/4/2021 10:20:00 AM

Protecting source water is a very important part of the treatment process.

| Categories: | Tags: source water protection, mow, lawn, grass, clippings, cut, treatment, supply | View Count: (1401) |

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Cyberattacks force utilities to plan for the unexpected

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/19/2021 11:50:00 AM

Cybersecurity is a major threat facing business and critical infrastructure throughout the United States. The water sector is no exception to this.

| Categories: | Tags: cybersecurity, attack, ransomware, colonial pipeline, oldsmar, security, risk and resilience, infrastructure | View Count: (1052) |

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Drinking Water Week presents opportunity to recognize your water is there when you need it

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/4/2021 12:19:00 PM

It’s Drinking Water Week! We are thrilled to celebrate virtually with so many people in and out of the water sector.

| Categories: | Tags: Drinking Water Week, DWW, There when you need it, photo contest, materials, downloads, ThereWhenYouNeedIt | View Count: (1441) |

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Examining the brick trick

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/22/2021 7:42:00 AM

The brick trick, if done right can conserve water, but doing it right can be tricky.

| Categories: | Tags: toilet, conservation, brick, trick, Energy Policy Act of 1992 | View Count: (1526) |

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A vital resource at a minimal cost

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/5/2021 9:00:00 AM

A description of some of the rate structures water systems use.

| Categories: | Tags: water, rate, structure, bill, customer, cost, infrastructure, wastewater, fee, affordability | View Count: (1177) |

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How to keep the clogs out of your shave

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/31/2021 11:20:00 AM

Some tips to help keep your drain clear when shaving.

| Categories: | Tags: shaving, shave, clog, drain, pipe, sink, hair, sanitary, hygiene, plumbing | View Count: (1983) |

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NASA study suggests Mars hydrogen never left

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/30/2021 2:30:00 PM

NASA's new study revealed that water, which once entirely covered Mars, has never left the planet's atmosphere but rather taken a different form.

| Categories: | Tags: Mars, space, planet, water, hydrogen, atmosphere, NASA | View Count: (1570) |

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How to address your home’s water pressure

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/9/2021 10:22:00 AM

Part of being an active water consumer is getting to know your home's water pressure.

| Categories: | Tags: water, pressure, pressure reducing valve, PRV, home, learn, Plain Talk, consumer, device, meter | View Count: (1590) |

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New study about bottled water

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/1/2021 3:06:00 PM

A new study about bottled water has brought the discussion of whether and when consumers should buy bottled water.

| Categories: | Tags: bottled water, emergency, tap, cost, finance, Plain Talk, environmental impact, recycle | View Count: (2045) |