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Protect the source to keep fish PFAS free

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/26/2023 10:51:00 AM

A recent report from the Environmental Working Group underscores the importance of protecting source water.

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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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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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What in the wide world of water is a MCL?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/15/2022 1:22:00 PM

A bit of water jargon that you may come across from time to time is the term “MCL,” which stands for “maximum contaminant level.”

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Stay cool under boil water advisories

Dave Gaylinn posted on 2/24/2021 3:09:00 PM

What are boil water advisories and why are they necessary

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Your tap water during coronavirus pandemic

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/16/2020 8:33:00 AM

Your tap water is safe to drink and use to wash away germs

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Protect your water source during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/8/2018 9:46:00 AM

We are happy to be celebrating such an important week with so many across North America.

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Tap water quality in question

Amber Wilson posted on 7/31/2017 11:10:00 AM

Last week an environmental advocacy organization called the Environmental Working Group (EWG), released an update to its “National Drinking Water Database”.

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Washing hands in cold water?

Amber Wilson posted on 6/1/2017 5:20:00 AM

You've probably heard it's best to wash your hands with soap and hot water, but it may now be just as effective to use cold water.

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