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Keep your water pipes warm during wintry weather

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/10/2024 4:10:00 PM

As winter’s grip tightens and January temperatures fall, it is important to take proper precautions for your home’s water pipes. This is important because water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on the pipes, which can cause them to break.

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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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A water wise car wash

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/12/2020 10:41:00 AM

Would using an automatic car wash use more or less water than washing it at home?

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Back to school without lead

Amber Wilson posted on 9/12/2018 4:57:00 PM

As families across the country dive into a new school year, we thought now would be a good time to provide some context when it comes to drinking water in schools and child care facilities.

| Categories: | Tags: lead, copper, LCR, lead service line, Lead and Copper Rule, lead service line replacement, schools, children, child care facilities | View Count: (3210) |

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Brushing your teeth in the shower...the ongoing debate

Amber Wilson posted on 7/26/2018 9:09:00 AM

There's a debate many have very strong opinions on - whether or not to brush your teeth in the shower.

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Drinking Water Week national artwork contest winner

Amber Wilson posted on 4/13/2018 1:09:00 PM

This year's Drinking Water Week national artwork contest winner is Jackson Lee from Durham, North Carolina.

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The Plain Talk Series - #59

Amber Wilson posted on 5/26/2017 6:44:00 AM

Today's question: Why does drinking water often look cloudy when first drawn from a faucet?

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The best tasting water in Georgia

Amber Wilson posted on 4/21/2017 4:58:00 AM

Earlier this month at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Spring Conference & Expo, taste test competitors attended to try to be deemed the "Best Drinking Water in the State".

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In the news: Water freezes at boiling point

Amber Wilson posted on 11/30/2016 3:00:00 AM

There's a fascinating story in the news today - researchers at MIT discovered that it's possible to keep water in a frozen state, even at temperatures above the boiling point.

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Become a certified water operator

Amber Wilson posted on 11/7/2016 2:37:00 AM

Have you ever thought about working in the water industry?

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