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Lead service line removal is a team effort

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/26/2024 9:11:00 AM

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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2024 offers opportunity to celebrate the Safe Drinking Water Act

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/8/2024 1:49:00 PM

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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What to know about the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/26/2023 4:00:00 PM

What water consumers need to know about the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

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How do animals hydrate?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/4/2023 2:06:00 PM

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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Celebrate health, hydration, and hygiene during National Water Quality Month

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/8/2023 2:15:00 PM

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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Drinking Water Week is a time to celebrate your drinking water

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/5/2023 12:42:00 PM

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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The real fountain of youth?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/4/2023 2:46:00 PM

The National Institutes of Health recently published a new study that found that drinking enough water leads to “better biological aging and reduced risk of both chronic disease and premature death.”

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Have you had too much to drink?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 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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Which water celebration should you commemorate?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 10/28/2022 1:40:00 PM

You may be overwhelmed if you’ve checked out our events calendar. The water sector seems to embrace the “work hard, play hard” philosophy, in that there are numerous opportunities throughout the year to recognize and celebrate the integral role water plays in our lives.

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In case of emergency

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/12/2022 2:21:00 PM

It’s nearly impossible to anticipate exactly when an emergency might occur and how they might impact us, but we can plan to try to minimize any inconvenience.

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