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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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Water utilities support each other during crises

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/1/2024 3:02:00 PM

When the City of Calgary’s water infrastructure unexpectedly failed after a 78-inch water main broke, creating a crisis, a fellow water utility quickly stepped up to help.

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New requirement may trigger a lead notification

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/13/2024 9:47:00 AM

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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Lead service line removal is a team effort

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/26/2024 9:11:00 AM

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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2024 offers opportunity to celebrate the Safe Drinking Water Act

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/8/2024 1:49:00 PM

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 water consumers need to know about the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

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The value of the scientific process

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/9/2022 4:16:00 PM

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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What do PFAS health advisories tell us?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/28/2022 11:39:00 AM

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released lifetime health advisories for four different per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which you may know better as PFAS. This step has triggered a complicated situation.

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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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The IIJA in action

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/15/2022 1:28:00 PM

In late 2021, the White House announced the Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan, which will distribute funding made available from the U.S. Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) to benefit you and your local water infrastructure. We're already seeing some results.