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The voice of the people

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/22/2020 9:56:00 AM

Despite what we often hear through newscasts and social media, a newly released survey on U.S. tap water suggests Americans have a high level of confidence in tap water.

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Microbeads, a small thing that can lead to a big problem

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/1/2020 7:51:00 AM

Microbeads in some of our personal care products can lead to pollution and disrupt the food chain

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Your tap water during coronavirus pandemic

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/16/2020 8:33:00 AM

Your tap water is safe to drink and use to wash away germs

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Lead found in drinking water in Newark

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/5/2019 10:12:00 AM

The lead found in two homes in Newark, N.J., can serve as a reminder about how to protect yourself and your family.

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CCRs give consumers confidence

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/14/2019 10:20:00 AM

Consumer Confidence Reports provide utility customers with valuable information about their drinking water.

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Private well users should learn about arsenic

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/10/2019 1:21:00 PM

A recently released study reported that young adults with low-to-moderate levels of exposure to arsenic over five years developed heart damage.

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Report questions California’s water quality

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/8/2019 12:35:00 PM

A report from an environmental advocacy organization called the Environmental Working Group (EWG), released right before this week’s Drinking Water Week, has put water quality in the headlines.

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Don't wreck rec season

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/3/2019 7:45:00 AM

It’s important you know the rules of your favorite watering hole.

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Get to know your water during National Water Quality Month

Amber Wilson posted on 8/13/2018 11:37:00 AM

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and water utilities all play powerful roles in making sure the water that flows from our tap is safe day after day and year after year.

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Tracking water quality with new app

Amber Wilson posted on 1/22/2018 11:08:00 AM

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality released an easy-to-use app to help them study the state's water quality.

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