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A squirmy wastewater treatment system

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/8/2022 3:08:00 PM

A treatment system, called vermifiltration or worm-based biofiltration, utilizes countless earthworms to digest nearly all contaminants in wastewater without the need for chemicals.

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Does drinking water go bad?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/20/2022 11:18:00 AM

Do we need to dump old water out of water bottles?

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It's Smart Irrigation Month!

Amber Wilson posted on 7/10/2018 11:40:00 AM

We're right in the middle of summer, so now is a good time to review some reminders on what it means to be "water wise".

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'Tis the season to conserve water

Amber Wilson posted on 5/24/2017 6:05:00 AM

Like most people, we love this time of year. The weather is beautiful, the flowers are blooming and the grass is turning green.

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National Groundwater Awareness Week ends tomorrow

Amber Wilson posted on 3/10/2017 2:01:00 AM

This is a great time to learn about and understand the importance of groundwater.

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National Groundwater Awareness Week starts Sunday

Amber Wilson posted on 3/1/2017 4:47:00 AM

National Groundwater Awareness Week starts Sunday, so we are celebrating it March 5-11 this year.

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The Plain Talk Series - #45

Amber Wilson posted on 3/11/2016 7:30:00 AM

Today's question: Which uses more water, a bath or a shower?

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Colgate's Super Bowl ad urges us to turn off faucet

Amber Wilson posted on 1/8/2016 2:53:00 AM

Colgate's upcoming Super Bowl ad, simply entitled "Save Water", will encourage consumers to turn off the faucet while brushing their teeth.

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