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Archive by tag: EPAReturn
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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
When to shut down your home’s outdoor irrigation system
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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Addressing the fluoridation news

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/27/2024 12:20:00 PM
Addressing the fluoridation news
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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| Categories: | Tags: fluoride, fluoridation, epa, environmental protection agency, cdc, centers for disease control and prevention, ada, american dental association, tooth, teeth, dentist | View Count: (209) | Bookmark and Share
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New requirement may trigger a lead notification

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/13/2024 9:47:00 AM
New requirement may trigger a lead notification
A change in the way the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulates lead in drinking water may result in more lead warnings in communities across the United States.
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| Categories: | Tags: lead, lcr, lead, copper, rule, epa, environmental protection agency, notification, communication, alert | View Count: (641) | Bookmark and Share
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Lead service line removal is a team effort

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/26/2024 9:11:00 AM
Lead service line removal is a team effort
Replacing lead service lines is a worthy endeavor. Lead is a known health concern, particularly for young children. The sooner we can remove all sources of lead from our communities, the better off we will be.
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| Categories: | Tags: lead, lead and copper rule, lcr, epa, environmental protection agency, epa, rules, regulation, drinking water, infrastructure | View Count: (650) | Bookmark and Share
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2024 offers opportunity to celebrate the Safe Drinking Water Act

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/8/2024 1:49:00 PM
2024 offers opportunity to celebrate the Safe Drinking Water Act
The year 2024 marks a significant milestone in the water sector. The U.S. Congress originally passed the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in 1974, making 2024 its 50th anniversary.
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What to know about the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/26/2023 4:00:00 PM
What to know about the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
What water consumers need to know about the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
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| Categories: | Tags: lead, EPA, environmental, protection agency, rule, lead and copper rule, agency, drinking, home, faucet, tap, service, line, pipe | View Count: (849) | Bookmark and Share
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Flooding in Northeast United States reminds us to plan for emergencies

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/13/2023 2:43:00 PM
Flooding in Northeast United States reminds us to plan for emergencies
Recent flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall in New England, particularly Massachusetts, highlights the importance of being ready for emergencies.
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Protect the source to keep fish PFAS free

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/26/2023 10:51:00 AM
Protect the source to keep fish PFAS free
A recent report from the Environmental Working Group underscores the importance of protecting source water.
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| Categories: | Tags: PFAS, fish, source, water, protect, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, EPA, PFOS, public, health | View Count: (1298) | Bookmark and Share
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Do pipes feel cold?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/21/2022 11:15:00 AM
Do pipes feel cold?
As much of the United States braces for frigid temperatures this week, we thought we’d post some reminders that humans aren’t the only ones that need to be bundled up.
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| Categories: | Tags: pipes, freeze, frozen, cold, winter, burst, temperature, tips, precautions, plan, prepare | View Count: (1182) | Bookmark and Share
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The value of the scientific process

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/9/2022 4:16:00 PM
The value of the scientific process
Toxicology research and potential regulation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, have been in the news lately. As they apply to drinking water, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) encourages “following the science wherever it may lead.”
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| Categories: | Tags: PFAS, Perfluoroalkyl, polyfluoroalkyl, substance, contaminant, research, science, scientific, process, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency | View Count: (645) | Bookmark and Share
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