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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

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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Every storm cloud has a silver lining

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/9/2024 11:13:00 AM

Some significant weather events serve the valuable purpose of injecting precipitation into the water cycle.

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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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Tips for a successful Smart Irrigation Month

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/21/2023 12:12:00 PM

July is Smart Irrigation Month, and we’d like to help your home’s landscape make the grade while also conserving water.

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Whether its golf or water use, low score wins

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/2/2023 11:37:00 AM

Like golf, smart water usage is won by the lowest water usage, so it is very good news to see the United States Golf Association (USGA) committing to reduce water usage for irrigation and implementing a new device that uses artificial intelligence to save water.

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Water delegates discuss timely water issues in nation’s capital

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/27/2023 9:27:00 AM

An annual event for more than 20 years, the Fly-In is an opportunity for AWWA and its members to get valuable face-to-face time with their respective state’s representatives to discuss national and local water issues.

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Smart irrigation offers multiple benefits

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/29/2022 12:47:00 PM

Smart Irrigation Month provides us with an opportunity to think about conservation in our food production.

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Some cool water tips as it heats up

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/16/2022 2:30:00 PM

As the weather heats up in several parts of the United States, responsible outdoor water use is very important.

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Know when to turn it on

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/23/2022 1:40:00 PM

It’s important to wait until after your community’s last freeze before turning your home's irrigation system on. Beginning to water your lawn too early could have a devastating impact. Water expands when it freezes in an irrigation line, which could lead to expensive breaks.

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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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