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Explaining water rate increases

Dave Gaylinn posted on 10/31/2023 9:22:00 AM

Some water utilities around the North America are announcing planned increases to water rates. Rate increases aren’t usually celebrated by consumers – especially among households struggling to meet essential needs -- but it’s worthwhile to consider for a moment why they are necessary.

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What is a saltwater intrusion?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 10/10/2023 3:34:00 PM

An ongoing situation in Louisiana that has generated a lot of news coverage is introducing the term “saltwater intrusion” to many people. It also highlights the potential impact of more familiar challenges facing the water sector – climate change, drought and source water protection.

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Getting a new perspective on climate change

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/15/2022 10:06:00 AM

A U.S. space mission that launched Dec. 15 will map the Earth’s water and collect data to help manage climate change. The mission will “conduct a comprehensive survey of the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers for the first time.”

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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.

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Water utilities use robots and dogs to liven up workplace

Dave Gaylinn posted on 10/21/2020 12:05:00 PM

Water utilities use innovation to improve important work conditions and reduce customer inconvenience

| Categories: | Tags: innovation, technology, Vessel, robot, digital twin, replica, customer experience, Central Arkansas Water, Waukegan, infrastructure | View Count: (1412) |

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Don't wreck rec season

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/3/2019 7:45:00 AM

It’s important you know the rules of your favorite watering hole.

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From river to tap - understanding water treatment

Amber Wilson posted on 7/2/2018 9:43:00 AM

We were sent a great video that illustrates the process of turning source water into drinkable water.

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Tap water taste test winner in Kansas announced

Amber Wilson posted on 9/7/2017 12:52:00 PM

At the recent joint annual conference for the Kansas Section of AWWA and the Kansas Water Environment Association, the best tasting tap water in Kansas was announced.

| Categories: | Tags: Kansas Section, Kansas, City of Iola, taste test, joint conference, ACE18, tap water taste test | View Count: (2507) |

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Learning about water

Amber Wilson posted on 1/18/2017 2:50:00 AM

We just released some classroom lessons that focus on water that are ideal for elementary and high school kids.

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The ancient Mayans conserved water too

Amber Wilson posted on 4/13/2016 7:51:00 AM

According to a just published article by Nature World News, the ancient Mayans, who lived in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, dealt with water shortages due to lack of rainfall.

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