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Dioxane
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Lead In Water
Lithium
Manganese
Microcystins and Nodularin
Molybdenum
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Keep your water pipes warm during wintry weather
Dave Gaylinn
posted on
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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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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Don't flush contact lenses
Amber Wilson
posted on
8/24/2018 11:58:00 AM
We've written about not flushing wipes (whether labeled as flushable or not) down the toilet, but we just read about not flushing contact lenses too.
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Talkin' 'bout lead in drinking water
Amber Wilson
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5/10/2018 8:18:00 AM
Drinking Water Week continues! This week is a good time to check your home’s pipes and plumbing for lead.
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The Plain Talk Series - #62
Amber Wilson
posted on
4/30/2018 12:18:00 PM
Today's question: Fixing a broken water pipe looks like a dirty job. How is the inside of the pipe cleaned afterward?
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New game highlights problem plaguing water systems
Amber Wilson
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10/31/2017 9:15:00 AM
AWWA and WEF recently teamed up to create a new children's activity - Pipe Up! - a series of puzzles to help children learn various aspects of water services and the value they bring to our everyday lives.
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Keep your tap water safe from lead
Amber Wilson
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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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Support water infrastructure investment as Drinking Water Week ends
Amber Wilson
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5/12/2017 3:39:00 AM
As Drinking Water Week comes to an end, we are encouraging people to support investment in the repair and replacement of local water infrastructure.
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Care for your pipes this Drinking Water Week
Amber Wilson
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5/11/2017 3:42:00 AM
Today we are encouraging people to care for their homes' pipes.
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