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Why are the differences in snowflakes important to water systems?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 2/2/2023 12:28:00 PM
Why are the differences in snowflakes important to water systems?
In geographic regions that rely on snowpack for their source water, like Denver, this is a very important issue. The National Weather Service calls the amount of water in snow the “snow ratio.” As a rule, 12 inches of snow can represent one inch of water in the Upper Midwest states.
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| Categories: | Tags: snow, water, moisture, ratio, snowpack, reservoir, collection, supply, National Weather Service, precipitation | View Count: (143) | Bookmark and Share
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A squirmy wastewater treatment system

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/8/2022 3:08:00 PM
A squirmy wastewater treatment system
A treatment system, called vermifiltration or worm-based biofiltration, utilizes countless earthworms to digest nearly all contaminants in wastewater without the need for chemicals.
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| Categories: | Tags: worms, earth, vermifiltration, biofiltration, conservation, conserve, wine, winery, california, biofiltro | View Count: (455) | Bookmark and Share
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Which water celebration should you commemorate?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 10/28/2022 1:40:00 PM
Which water celebration should you commemorate?
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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| Categories: | Tags: water, celebrate, celebration, occasion, event, Fix a Leak Week, Drinking Water Week, Smart Irrigation Month, World Water Week, Source Water Protection Week, Imagine a Day Without Water | View Count: (188) | Bookmark and Share
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Naturally pulling water from thin air

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/3/2022 9:30:00 AM
Naturally pulling water from thin air
A recent demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin shows a low-cost device that can pull water out of the air.
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| Categories: | Tags: Texas, Austin, demonstration, water, air, invention, innovation, gel, cellulose, konjac gum, condensation | View Count: (393) | Bookmark and Share
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Drinking water daily is important but how much?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/16/2019 1:56:00 PM
Drinking water daily is important but how much?
A recent article reviewed what medical and sports science experts had to say about that. They all seemed to agree that there is no specific amount of water all people should drink.
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| Categories: | Tags: drinking water, hydration, exercise, temperature | View Count: (1372) | Bookmark and Share
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Reusing water benefits cows and salmon alike

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/17/2019 11:56:00 AM
Reusing water benefits cows and salmon alike
A new filtration system in use at a dairy farm in Washington is reusing water and keeping a Pacific Northwest river clean.
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| Categories: | Tags: reuse, reclaimed water, recycled water, filtration, downstream | View Count: (1176) | Bookmark and Share
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New game highlights problem plaguing water systems

Amber Wilson posted on 10/31/2017 9:15:00 AM
New game highlights problem plaguing water systems
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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| Categories: | Tags: Water Environment Federation, WEF, Pipe Up!, game, puzzle, fatberg, pipes, FOG, value of water, flushable wipes, kids | View Count: (1625) | Bookmark and Share
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Become a certified water operator

Amber Wilson posted on 11/7/2016 2:37:00 AM
Have you ever thought about working in the water industry?
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| Categories: | Tags: water operator, career advancement, careers, certified water operator, Water System Operations series, WSO series | View Count: (2629) | Bookmark and Share
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The Plain Talk Series - #50

Amber Wilson posted on 8/11/2016 2:31:00 AM
The Plain Talk Series - #50
Today's question: Do I need more water if I'm moving or traveling to a higher altitude?
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| Categories: | Tags: Plain Talk series, altitude sickness, Plain Talk About Drinking Water, dehydration | View Count: (2685) | Bookmark and Share
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Are you drinking enough water?

Amber Wilson posted on 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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| Categories: | Tags: health, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dehydration, summer | View Count: (3252) | Bookmark and Share
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