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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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Water delegates discuss timely water issues in nation’s capital

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/27/2023 9:27:00 AM

An annual event for more than 20 years, the Fly-In is an opportunity for AWWA and its members to get valuable face-to-face time with their respective state’s representatives to discuss national and local water issues.

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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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A water wise car wash

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/12/2020 10:41:00 AM

Would using an automatic car wash use more or less water than washing it at home?

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Recognizing unsung heroes

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/6/2020 9:16:00 AM

Water professionals have emerged as unsung heroes during the coronavirus pandemic.

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A lot can happen in 20 seconds

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/11/2020 2:58:00 PM

The Centers for Disease Control recommends washing your hands for 20 seconds.

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Washing hands in cold water?

Amber Wilson posted on 6/1/2017 5:20:00 AM

You've probably heard it's best to wash your hands with soap and hot water, but it may now be just as effective to use cold water.

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Hydropower is in?

Amber Wilson posted on 7/27/2016 4:09:00 AM

According to the Washington Post, a new report out from the U.S. Department of Energy finds that there is room to grow our country’s hydropower sector, aka energy made from water, like from dams.

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Are we using too much water?

Amber Wilson posted on 12/16/2015 6:39:00 AM

New research that was recently published in the academic journal Science points out that the world's water usage is higher than what was previously thought.

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