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Addressing the fluoridation news
Dave Gaylinn
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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