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Score big with a water-efficient football feast
Dave Gaylinn
posted on
2/8/2023 3:52:00 PM
In many places around the world, people will gather this weekend to watch the most anticipated football game of the season. Where there are gatherings of people, there are usually generous portions of food. The information below from watercalculator.org can help you consider water-friendly choices like fruits and vegetables when planning your football feast.
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Why are the differences in snowflakes important to water systems?
Dave Gaylinn
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2/2/2023 12:28:00 PM
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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Protect the source to keep fish PFAS free
Dave Gaylinn
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1/26/2023 10:51:00 AM
A recent report from the Environmental Working Group underscores the importance of protecting source water.
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California reservoirs simultaneously navigating a drought and flooding
Dave Gaylinn
posted on
1/12/2023 12:29:00 PM
Massive storms over a few weeks have led to extreme flooding, yet California remains in an historic drought, which has prompted experts to explore ways to better manage floodwaters.
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Have you had too much to drink?
Dave Gaylinn
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12/9/2022 11:10:00 AM
While it is well documented that we should all drink plenty of water, it gets a little murky when determining how much.
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What’s your water emergency plan?
Dave Gaylinn
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11/29/2022 4:20:00 PM
Although it’s rare that a water utility experiences an interruption in its ability to deliver safe and reliable drinking water, the recent boil water advisories in Houston shine a light on the value of being prepared for emergencies.
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How much water are you gobbling?
Dave Gaylinn
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11/21/2022 4:17:00 PM
A recent survey by American Water shows most Americans under estimate their water footprint.
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Beaver dams serve valuable purposes
Dave Gaylinn
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11/17/2022 1:34:00 PM
According to new studies, beaver dams play a key role in improving water quality and much, much more.
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Which water celebration should you commemorate?
Dave Gaylinn
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10/28/2022 1:40:00 PM
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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Taste and odor
Dave Gaylinn
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8/17/2022 11:27:00 AM
On rare occasion, however, your water may have an unusual taste, odor or appearance. Fortunately, aesthetic issues don’t always mean the water has become unsafe. A quick call to your water provider may reveal the cause of the issue.
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