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Pipe breaks an unfortunate reality for water utilities
Dave Gaylinn
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2/14/2025 11:40:00 AM
Losing water due to broken pipes is part of operating a water system. Water utilities work to minimize the amount of water that is lost and allocate funds to repair infrastructure.
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How to keep pipes from freezing
Dave Gaylinn
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1/7/2025 2:25:00 PM
As much of the United States deals with a stretch of frigid weather, it is important to know how to keep your home’s plumbing safe from freezing. When water freezes, it expands, which could damage your home’s water pipes. This blog offers some tips to avoid these emergencies.
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When to shut down your home’s outdoor irrigation system
Dave Gaylinn
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10/24/2024 9:33:00 AM
The crisp autumn air marks different things to different people. To those of us in cooler climates, it means shutting down our home’s irrigation system until spring.
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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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Keep your water pipes warm during wintry weather
Dave Gaylinn
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1/10/2024 4:10:00 PM
As winter’s grip tightens and January temperatures fall, it is important to take proper precautions for your home’s water pipes. This is important because water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on the pipes, which can cause them to break.
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What to know about the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
Dave Gaylinn
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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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Steer clear of fatbergs
Dave Gaylinn
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11/15/2023 10:22:00 AM
Fatbergs are a national problem, but they can be avoided.
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Do pipes feel cold?
Dave Gaylinn
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12/21/2022 11:15:00 AM
As much of the United States braces for frigid temperatures this week, we thought we’d post some reminders that humans aren’t the only ones that need to be bundled up.
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Taste and odor
Dave Gaylinn
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8/17/2022 11:27:00 AM
On rare occasion, however, your water may have an unusual taste, odor or appearance. Fortunately, aesthetic issues don’t always mean the water has become unsafe. A quick call to your water provider may reveal the cause of the issue.
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The IIJA in action
Dave Gaylinn
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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.
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