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It’s time to protect your source water

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/23/2021 1:15:00 PM

Source Water Protection Week provides the perfect opportunity to learn about how water consumers can better protect their source water.

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Do not dump goldfish into lakes, streams

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/21/2021 9:15:00 AM

Dumping goldfish in lakes and ponds is creating problems.

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Keep your grass clippings out of the street

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/4/2021 10:20:00 AM

Protecting source water is a very important part of the treatment process.

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Drinking Water Week presents opportunity to recognize your water is there when you need it

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/4/2021 12:19:00 PM

It’s Drinking Water Week! We are thrilled to celebrate virtually with so many people in and out of the water sector.

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A vital resource at a minimal cost

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/5/2021 9:00:00 AM

A description of some of the rate structures water systems use.

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NASA study suggests Mars hydrogen never left

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/30/2021 2:30:00 PM

NASA's new study revealed that water, which once entirely covered Mars, has never left the planet's atmosphere but rather taken a different form.

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How to address your home’s water pressure

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/9/2021 10:22:00 AM

Part of being an active water consumer is getting to know your home's water pressure.

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New study about bottled water

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/1/2021 3:06:00 PM

A new study about bottled water has brought the discussion of whether and when consumers should buy bottled water.

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Stay cool under boil water advisories

Dave Gaylinn posted on 2/24/2021 3:09:00 PM

What are boil water advisories and why are they necessary

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Avoid the hot tap water shortcut

Dave Gaylinn posted on 2/16/2021 10:38:00 AM

Despite it's perceived convenience, we would advise against is using hot tap water to jumpstart your morning coffee or your evening's spaghetti.

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