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Archive by tag: toiletReturn
15

Steer clear of fatbergs

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/15/2023 10:22:00 AM
Steer clear of fatbergs
Fatbergs are a national problem, but they can be avoided.
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| Categories: | Tags: fatberg, water operator, flushable wipe, pipe, clog, fats, oils, grease, fog, F.O.G., sewer, wastewater, drain, toilet | View Count: (1383) | Bookmark and Share
15

It’s Fix a Leak Week

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/15/2022 1:14:00 PM
It’s Fix a Leak Week
Fix a Leak Week is an annual event that encourages homeowners to find and fix leaks inside and outside their homes. Fixing them not only saves water, but it also saves money.
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| Categories: | Tags: Fix a Leak Week, water, holiday, event, household, repair, leak, flapper, toilet | View Count: (1532) | Bookmark and Share
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Examining the brick trick

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/22/2021 7:42:00 AM
Examining the brick trick
The brick trick, if done right can conserve water, but doing it right can be tricky.
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| Categories: | Tags: toilet, conservation, brick, trick, Energy Policy Act of 1992 | View Count: (1707) | Bookmark and Share
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Mind your Ps to avoid plumbing clogs

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/3/2020 12:04:00 PM
Mind your Ps to avoid plumbing clogs
We get it, toilet paper has become scarce as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Because of this, you may feel that you gotta do what you gotta do, but we ask that you please not flush anything that shouldn’t be flushed down your toilet. Do not treat it like a trash can. 
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| Categories: | Tags: toilet paper, TP, flush, clog, plumbing, coronavirus, COVID, wipe, pills, shirts, CNN, pee, poop, paper | View Count: (1601) | Bookmark and Share
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The Plain Talk Series - #61

Amber Wilson posted on 11/30/2017 11:32:00 AM
The Plain Talk Series - #61
Today's question: How can I tell if my toilet is leaking?
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| Categories: | Tags: Plain Talk, Plain Talk Series, Plain Talk About Drinking Water, toilets, leaks, food coloring, flow restrictors | View Count: (1474) | Bookmark and Share
17

World Toilet Day

Amber Wilson posted on 11/17/2017 10:22:00 AM
World Toilet Day is Nov. 19.
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| Categories: | Tags: World Toilet Day, UN Water, toilets, sanitation crisis, wastewater | View Count: (1935) | Bookmark and Share
10

Check and fix leaks during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/10/2017 2:08:00 AM
Check and fix leaks during Drinking Water Week
Today we are encouraging people to check and fix leaks inside and outside the home to prevent water waste.
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| Categories: | Tags: household leaks, leaks, water waste, conservation, Drinking Water Week, leaky toilet, water meter, irrigation system | View Count: (3129) | Bookmark and Share
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Remember World Toilet Day

Amber Wilson posted on 11/14/2016 2:07:00 AM
Remember World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is coming up on November 19.
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| Categories: | Tags: World Toilet Day, toilet, sanitation, Water For People, jobs, economy | View Count: (3439) | Bookmark and Share
17

World Toilet Day

Amber Wilson posted on 11/17/2015 7:56:00 AM
World Toilet Day is this week on Nov. 19.
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| Categories: | Tags: World Toilet Day, toilet, sanitation, Water For People, United Nations | View Count: (2828) | Bookmark and Share
17

The Plain Talk Series - #41

Amber Wilson posted on 11/17/2015 7:54:00 AM
Today's question: How concerned should I be about a leaky toilet?
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| Categories: | Tags: Plain Talk series, Plain Talk About Drinking Water, leaky toilet, EPA, running toilet, leaks | View Count: (2650) | Bookmark and Share
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