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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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It’s Fix a Leak Week

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/15/2022 1:14:00 PM

Fix a Leak Week is an annual event that encourages homeowners to find and fix leaks inside and outside their homes. Fixing them not only saves water, but it also saves money.

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A new front in the war on waterborne disease

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/18/2020 4:06:00 PM

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declares a new and challenging front in the ongoing war on waterborne disease. Overall, however, the news from the battlefield is encouraging.

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Keep your tap water safe from lead

Amber Wilson posted on 10/23/2017 1:01:00 PM

There are steps you can take to protect you and your family from lead in tap water.

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Brain-eating amoeba in two Louisiana water systems

Amber Wilson posted on 6/30/2017 3:08:00 AM

The media is reporting that brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, was discovered in two water systems in Louisiana.

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Happy Drinking Water Week!

Amber Wilson posted on 5/8/2017 2:00:00 AM

We are kicking off Drinking Water Week today with the theme “Your Water – To Know It Is To Love It”.

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Protecting Your Family From Lead Exposure

Amber Wilson posted on 10/27/2016 3:21:00 AM

While there are many sources of lead exposure, today there’s growing awareness that some homes have lead in water pipes, fixtures and plumbing. Lead presents health concerns for people of all ages and particularly for infants and young children.

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Are you drinking enough water?

Amber Wilson posted on 6/29/2016 7:35:00 AM

Summer is here and that means so is the heat. Now is an important time to make sure you are getting enough water to avoid dehydration and exhaustion.

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Special events held to celebrate Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/4/2016 6:09:00 AM

Many water utilities, state agencies, environmental advocates and other interested groups through North America are celebrating Drinking Water Week this week by holding special events.

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