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MTBE
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Dioxane
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Lead In Water
Lithium
Manganese
Microcystins and Nodularin
Molybdenum
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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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Back to school without lead
Amber Wilson
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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.
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Brushing your teeth in the shower...the ongoing debate
Amber Wilson
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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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Become a certified water operator
Amber Wilson
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11/7/2016 2:37:00 AM
Have you ever thought about working in the water industry?
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It's still Smart Irrigation Month
Amber Wilson
posted on
7/20/2016 4:44:00 AM
We posted about this earlier in the month, but this is a reminder that July is Smart Irrigation Month.
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July is Smart Irrigation Month
Amber Wilson
posted on
7/1/2016 2:41:00 AM
Brought to us by the Irrigation Association, Smart Irrigation Month focuses on promoting smart water use.
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Mow the lawn without wasting water
Amber Wilson
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4/6/2016 4:45:00 AM
As we are coasting into the warmer months of spring and summer, now is a good time to get some tips for keeping your lawn healthy and green without using a lot of water.
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