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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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Is a new low-income household assistance program coming?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/11/2023 8:18:00 AM

All of us are feeling the pinch, but for households near the poverty line, rising water bills can be devastating. Fortunately, there are conversations about creating a large-scale customer assistance program happening in the water sector.

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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 value of the scientific process

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/9/2022 4:16:00 PM

Toxicology research and potential regulation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, have been in the news lately. As they apply to drinking water, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) encourages “following the science wherever it may lead.”

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What do PFAS health advisories tell us?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/28/2022 11:39:00 AM

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released lifetime health advisories for four different per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which you may know better as PFAS. This step has triggered a complicated situation.

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Some cool water tips as it heats up

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/16/2022 2:30:00 PM

As the weather heats up in several parts of the United States, responsible outdoor water use is very important.

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Let the genie out of the bottle

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/13/2022 1:39:00 PM

While bottled water serves a valuable purpose as a beverage, there are some drawbacks of which to be aware.

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The IIJA in action

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/15/2022 1:28:00 PM

In late 2021, the White House announced the Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan, which will distribute funding made available from the U.S. Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) to benefit you and your local water infrastructure. We're already seeing some results.