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Addressing the fluoridation news

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/27/2024 12:20:00 PM

A U.S. district court judge in California recently issued a requirement for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to re-examine optimal fluoride levels in drinking water, but there are scientific reasons to continue the practice.

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What to know about summer recreating in outdoor waterways

Dave Gaylinn posted on 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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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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