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New research suggests origin of some of Earth’s water
Research findings recently published in Science Advances suggest much of Earth’s water may have come from comets in space.
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Bottled water recall a reminder of tap water’s safety
Bottled water certainly has a valuable place as a beverage, especially during a water emergency. But because your tap water most likely meets all federal, state or provincial drinking water standards, there's no need to buy bottled water outside of an emergency.
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Every storm cloud has a silver lining

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Every storm cloud has a silver lining
Some significant weather events serve the valuable purpose of injecting precipitation into the water cycle.
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New research pulls water out of the air

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New research pulls water out of the air
Research conducted by mechanical engineers at the University of Utah is showing significant progress toward pulling water out of the air.
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Water utilities support each other during crises
When the City of Calgary’s water infrastructure unexpectedly failed after a 78-inch water main broke, creating a crisis, a fellow water utility quickly stepped up to help.
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Improving water infrastructure reduces risk of emergency
If water emergencies concern you, you are not alone. A 2023 survey of water professionals called the State of the Water Industry indicated the nation’s aging water infrastructure is the second-most concerning challenge facing the sector. But help is on the way.
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| Categories: | Tags: infrastructure, Atlanta, emergency, emergencies, leak, pipe, Plain Talk, State of the Water Industry | View Count: (445) | Bookmark and Share
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Water utilities armed against cyber threats

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Water utilities armed against cyber threats
Cybersecurity for public infrastructure systems, such as water utilities, has been making national news headlines recently. This stems from bad actors attempting to hack or otherwise compromise the technology that controls important aspects of water treatment. U.S. water systems are diligently preparing to defend themselves against cyber threats from bad actors, whether on the screen or in real life.
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| Categories: | Tags: water, cyber, security, infrastructure, defense, hack, protect, morley | View Count: (766) | Bookmark and Share
‘Splashstreet Boys’ parody offers tips to water the right way
Denver Water's recent parody song, "I Water That Way," is one of the funniest and best-done parodies you'll ever see. But when you get done laughing, remember the great tips for outdoor water use.
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What’s in your water bill?

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What’s in your water bill?
Whether you receive your water bill online or have it mailed to you, you may routinely skim through it without really reviewing the information it may contain.
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Lead service line removal is a team effort

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Lead service line removal is a team effort
Replacing lead service lines is a worthy endeavor. Lead is a known health concern, particularly for young children. The sooner we can remove all sources of lead from our communities, the better off we will be.
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| Categories: | Tags: lead, lead and copper rule, lcr, epa, environmental protection agency, epa, rules, regulation, drinking water, infrastructure | View Count: (704) | Bookmark and Share
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