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Explaining water rate increases

Dave Gaylinn posted on 10/31/2023 9:22:00 AM

Some water utilities around the North America are announcing planned increases to water rates. Rate increases aren’t usually celebrated by consumers – especially among households struggling to meet essential needs -- but it’s worthwhile to consider for a moment why they are necessary.

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Celebrate health, hydration, and hygiene during National Water Quality Month

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/8/2023 2:15:00 PM

August is National Water Quality Month, an opportunity to appreciate that a lot of work goes into ensuring safe, great tasting tap water is there when we need it.

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Is a new low-income household assistance program coming?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/11/2023 8:18:00 AM

All of us are feeling the pinch, but for households near the poverty line, rising water bills can be devastating. Fortunately, there are conversations about creating a large-scale customer assistance program happening in the water sector.

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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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Cybersecurity worth the investment

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/10/2022 11:41:00 AM

Having the right equipment and staff to develop and maintain strong cybersecurity systems is an essential need for water systems. Just as water systems pay to protect their water supply from physical attacks, they’re also paying for cybersecurity. These costs may be included in your water bill.

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A vital resource at a minimal cost

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/5/2021 9:00:00 AM

A description of some of the rate structures water systems use.

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Water on moon more accessible than previously believed

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/4/2020 4:04:00 PM

Recent reports indicate water on the moon may be more accessible than previously believed.

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The price of health, hygiene and convenience

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/14/2020 10:42:00 AM

When you factor in all its health and hygiene benefits, water becomes a bargain. But there is a price to pay for the convenience of having that water flow from your faucets, showerheads and toilets on demand, every time you need it.

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Some rules were made for watering

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/19/2019 1:58:00 PM

'Tis the season for summer watering rules.

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Making water and water services affordable

Amber Wilson posted on 8/3/2018 10:47:00 AM

We all know the importance of having access to safe and clean water and how vital that is to our daily life, but something we don’t always consider is the cost of that water.

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