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Addressing the fluoridation news
Dave Gaylinn
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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
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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
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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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A new front in the war on waterborne disease
Dave Gaylinn
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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
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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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Brain-eating amoeba in two Louisiana water systems
Amber Wilson
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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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Protecting Your Family From Lead Exposure
Amber Wilson
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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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Are you drinking enough water?
Amber Wilson
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6/29/2016 7:35:00 AM
Summer is here and that means so is the heat. Now is an important time to make sure you are getting enough water to avoid dehydration and exhaustion.
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