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Improving water infrastructure reduces risk of emergency

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/7/2024 11:24:00 AM

If water emergencies concern you, you are not alone. A 2023 survey of water professionals called the State of the Water Industry indicated the nation’s aging water infrastructure is the second-most concerning challenge facing the sector. But help is on the way.

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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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In recognition of Water Quality Month

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/10/2020 3:45:00 PM

In recognition of August being National Water Quality Month, we have some simple steps you can take to make a big impact on your community's water quality.

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It's Smart Irrigation Month!

Amber Wilson posted on 7/10/2018 11:40:00 AM

We're right in the middle of summer, so now is a good time to review some reminders on what it means to be "water wise".

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The Plain Talk Series - #61

Amber Wilson posted on 11/30/2017 11:32:00 AM

Today's question: How can I tell if my toilet is leaking?

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Water-saving tips just in time for Thanksgiving

Amber Wilson posted on 11/21/2017 10:30:00 AM

We really like the water-saving tips that were published by Denver Water's TAP.

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Prevent water damage at home while traveling

Amber Wilson posted on 10/9/2017 12:39:00 PM

You don't want to have to worry about water damage or flooding from burst or leaking water pipes while you're traveling or on vacation.

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Investing in India’s water infrastructure

Amber Wilson posted on 8/25/2017 11:10:00 AM

India’s much-needed investment in its water infrastructure is examined in the following post by Saranya Balu, an AWWA summer intern.

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We're in Reader's Digest!

Amber Wilson posted on 7/18/2017 4:52:00 AM

Our very own Drip Calculator was featured in a recent article on Reader's Digest online.

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