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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stay cool under boil water advisories

Dave Gaylinn posted on 2/24/2021 3:09:00 PM

What are boil water advisories and why are they necessary

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Water workers avoid cyberattacks

Dave Gaylinn posted on 2/22/2021 2:08:00 PM

Cyberattacks can happen, but water utilities are prepared.

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Avoid the hot tap water shortcut

Dave Gaylinn posted on 2/16/2021 10:38:00 AM

Despite it's perceived convenience, we would advise against is using hot tap water to jumpstart your morning coffee or your evening's spaghetti.

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New report illustrates effects of EDCs on endocrine system

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/27/2021 9:40:00 AM

A recent medical report from the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) discussed the ways plastics can affect a person's endocrine system.

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A new front in the war on waterborne disease

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/18/2020 4:06:00 PM

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declares a new and challenging front in the ongoing war on waterborne disease. Overall, however, the news from the battlefield is encouraging.

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When it comes to FOG, can it

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/15/2020 10:38:00 AM

Certain household wastes are better canned than poured down the drain.

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