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Calculating your water footprint

Amber Wilson posted on 7/26/2016 2:42:00 AM

How much water do you think you use in a day? 50 gallons? 75 gallons? 100 gallons?

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It's still Smart Irrigation Month

Amber Wilson posted on 7/20/2016 4:44:00 AM

We posted about this earlier in the month, but this is a reminder that July is Smart Irrigation Month.

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To drink or not to drink tap water in Europe

Amber Wilson posted on 7/15/2016 4:48:00 AM

Summer is a common time for many to go on vacation, and some may even find themselves in Europe during that time.

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LA alleys gather stormwater

Amber Wilson posted on 7/13/2016 2:22:00 AM

A few days ago The New York Times published an article about Los Angeles redoing its alleys to capture stormwater.

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The Plain Talk Series - #49

Amber Wilson posted on 7/8/2016 7:16:00 AM

Today's question: If leaks are such a waste of water, why can't the water utility just fix all of them?

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Girl Scouts' Water Drop Patch updated

Amber Wilson posted on 7/6/2016 7:56:00 AM

As detailed in a recent post on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Big Blue Thread blog, EPA team members had the opportunity to rework the Girl Scouts' Water Drop Patch.

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July is Smart Irrigation Month

Amber Wilson posted on 7/1/2016 2:41:00 AM

Brought to us by the Irrigation Association, Smart Irrigation Month focuses on promoting smart water use.

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Virginia's Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day

Amber Wilson posted on 6/17/2016 3:42:00 AM

June 30 is now Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day annually in Virginia.

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See you at ACE16 in Chicago

Amber Wilson posted on 6/15/2016 7:08:00 AM

It's that time of year, time for our Annual Conference & Exposition!

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The Plain Talk Series - #48

Amber Wilson posted on 6/10/2016 8:11:00 AM

Today's question: We had a conservation drive in our area and everyone cooperated. Then our water rates went up. Why?

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