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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 value of the scientific process

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/9/2022 4:16:00 PM

Toxicology research and potential regulation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, have been in the news lately. As they apply to drinking water, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) encourages “following the science wherever it may lead.”

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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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Smart irrigation offers multiple benefits

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/29/2022 12:47:00 PM

Smart Irrigation Month provides us with an opportunity to think about conservation in our food production.

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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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Some cool water tips as it heats up

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/16/2022 2:30:00 PM

As the weather heats up in several parts of the United States, responsible outdoor water use is very important.

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The IIJA in action

Dave Gaylinn posted on 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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Guidelines ensure tap water safety

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/5/2021 3:19:00 PM

Advocacy reports can help draw attention to the importance of protecting our drinking water sources and keeping water safe all the way to the tap. But that benefit is too often drowned out by the alarmist tone and the implication that your water is unsafe – even if the preponderance of evidence suggests otherwise.

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It’s time to protect your source water

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/23/2021 1:15:00 PM

Source Water Protection Week provides the perfect opportunity to learn about how water consumers can better protect their source water.

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Keep your grass clippings out of the street

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/4/2021 10:20:00 AM

Protecting source water is a very important part of the treatment process.

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