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Stay cool and safe while playing in the water
Dave Gaylinn
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5/23/2025 1:14:00 PM
Playing in the water is a fun way to stay cool in the hot summer, but there are some things to keep in mind to keep everyone safe in the water.
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El Paso Water breaks ground on innovative water reuse facility
Dave Gaylinn
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2/28/2025 12:09:00 PM
El Paso Water in Texas recently broke ground on an innovative Advanced Water Purification Facility that will provide an additional future water supply in the increasingly arid region.
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Why do floods follow wildfires?
Dave Gaylinn
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1/31/2025 2:08:00 PM
A wildfire can cause extensive damage and potentially devastating loss. While it burns, first responders hope for rain to help contain or extinguish the flames. After a wildfire, however, the same rainstorm could lead to significant flooding.
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How much water is in your football feast?
Dave Gaylinn
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9/17/2024 8:21:00 AM
It takes a lot of water to get much of our food from the field to our forks. With football season underway, people enjoy gathering to watch their favorite teams compete – often with an abundance of food offered. Have you thought about how much water you're eating during your football feast?
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Every storm cloud has a silver lining
Dave Gaylinn
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8/9/2024 11:13:00 AM
Some significant weather events serve the valuable purpose of injecting precipitation into the water cycle.
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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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New research finds PFAS in processed foods, wrappers
Dave Gaylinn
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3/1/2024 10:43:00 AM
Recent media reports say processed meat and butter consumers are likely to have increased levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their blood.
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Keep your water pipes warm during wintry weather
Dave Gaylinn
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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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What is a saltwater intrusion?
Dave Gaylinn
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10/10/2023 3:34:00 PM
An ongoing situation in Louisiana that has generated a lot of news coverage is introducing the term “saltwater intrusion” to many people. It also highlights the potential impact of more familiar challenges facing the water sector – climate change, drought and source water protection.
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Finding uses for hidden water
Dave Gaylinn
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9/26/2023 1:09:00 PM
Fulfilling all our water needs takes some creativity during drought conditions.
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