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Addressing the fluoridation news

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/27/2024 12:20:00 PM

A U.S. district court judge in California recently issued a requirement for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to re-examine optimal fluoride levels in drinking water, but there are scientific reasons to continue the practice.

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What to know about summer recreating in outdoor waterways

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/10/2024 3:23:00 PM

Summertime recreating is a fun way to stay cool in the heat, but before you dive in, take a moment to absorb some important information about natural bodies of water to protect yourself and the marine life sharing the water with you.

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Have you had too much to drink?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/9/2022 11:10:00 AM

While it is well documented that we should all drink plenty of water, it gets a little murky when determining how much.

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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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Your tap water during coronavirus pandemic

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/16/2020 8:33:00 AM

Your tap water is safe to drink and use to wash away germs

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A lot can happen in 20 seconds

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/11/2020 2:58:00 PM

The Centers for Disease Control recommends washing your hands for 20 seconds.

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Tap water is for drinking, not inhaling

Amber Wilson posted on 12/7/2018 10:40:00 AM

A tragic event in Seattle is a reminder that tap water is not intended to be inhaled through the nose, even if it is run through home treatment devices.

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Brain-eating amoeba in two Louisiana water systems

Amber Wilson posted on 6/30/2017 3:08:00 AM

The media is reporting that brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, was discovered in two water systems in Louisiana.

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Are you drinking enough water?

Amber Wilson posted on 6/29/2016 7:35:00 AM

Summer is here and that means so is the heat. Now is an important time to make sure you are getting enough water to avoid dehydration and exhaustion.

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