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Do you really need “loaded water”?

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Do you really need “loaded water”?
As we approach the summer months and you might spend more time outside, it’s important to remember to stay hydrated. Some influencers might make you think that a plain glass of water might not adequately satiate your thirst.
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Can coffee or tea replace drinking water?

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Can coffee or tea replace drinking water?
A study found that including coffee and tea in your water consumption is associated with a lower risk of death from nearly all causes. Researchers found that people who had seven or eight drinks per day, combining coffee, tea and plain water, showed a 28% lower risk of death from any cause than those who drank fewer than four drinks a day.
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| Categories: | Tags: coffee, tea, consumption, water, drinking, british journal of nutrition, plain talk about drinking water | View Count: (935) |
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What’s to learn from a C-?

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What’s to learn from a C-?
The American Society of Civil Engineers' "Report Card for America's Infrastructure" provides an opportunity to talk about the need to fund water infrastructure projects.
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| Categories: | Tags: infrastructure, engineer, WIFIA, SRF, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, State Drinking Water Revolving Fund, grade, ASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers | View Count: (3023) |
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Tap water must reach SDWA standard

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Tap water must reach SDWA standard
When it comes to tap water, some people mistakenly believe that a contaminant detected at any level is unsafe, eschewing the toxicological principle that “the dose makes the poison.” This allows many entities – from unscrupulous home filter scammers to advocates with good intentions but questionable tactics – to call into question even the safest glasses of water.
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| Categories: | Tags: tap, advocate, contaminant, ewg, environmental working group, safe drinking water act | View Count: (2999) |
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Lead service line removal is a team effort

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Lead service line removal is a team effort
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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| Categories: | Tags: lead, lead and copper rule, lcr, epa, environmental protection agency, epa, rules, regulation, drinking water, infrastructure | View Count: (3174) |
2024 opportunity to celebrate the Safe Drinking Water Act
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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| Categories: | Tags: safe drinking water, law, SDWA, EPA, safe drinking water act, rule, law, SDWA, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, anniversary, celebration, sector | View Count: (2113) |
What to know about the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
What water consumers need to know about the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
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| Categories: | Tags: lead, EPA, environmental, protection agency, rule, lead and copper rule, agency, drinking, home, faucet, tap, service, line, pipe | View Count: (3322) |
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How do animals hydrate?

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How do animals hydrate?
This space has a lot of information about the important role hydration plays for humans. But did you know hydration is also essential for almost all animals?
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| Categories: | Tags: hydration, drinking, animal, kangaroo rat, dog, cat, giraffe, elephant, bird, pigeon, insect, head-stander beetle, amphibian, saltwater, fish | View Count: (3492) |
Celebrate health, hydration, and hygiene during National Water Quality Month
August is National Water Quality Month, an opportunity to appreciate that a lot of work goes into ensuring safe, great tasting tap water is there when we need it.
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| Categories: | Tags: Water Quality Month, holiday, glass, drink, celebrate, journey, professionals, people, work, infrastructure | View Count: (3278) |
Drinking Water Week is a time to celebrate your drinking water
We’re not one to tell anyone how to celebrate a holiday. Whether you enjoy festive meals, solemn introspection or gathering with family, holidays are celebratory times, and Drinking Water Week is no different.
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| Categories: | Tags: Drinking Water, Week, DWW, celebration, consumers, holiday, infrastructure, protect public health, environment | View Count: (3780) |
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