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Hardly a waste

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/31/2020 8:19:00 AM

A new wastewater analysis process may help determine whether a population of people have COVID-19. The testing cannot determine which individual in the test sample has the virus, but it can indicate the prevalence of the disease in a given population of people.

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The price of health, hygiene and convenience

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/14/2020 10:42:00 AM

When you factor in all its health and hygiene benefits, water becomes a bargain. But there is a price to pay for the convenience of having that water flow from your faucets, showerheads and toilets on demand, every time you need it.

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In recognition of Water Quality Month

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/10/2020 3:45:00 PM

In recognition of August being National Water Quality Month, we have some simple steps you can take to make a big impact on your community's water quality.

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Change your showerhead, change your water bill

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/6/2020 2:10:00 PM

Switching your showerhead and lead to huge savings of water and money.

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Microbeads, a small thing that can lead to a big problem

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/1/2020 7:51:00 AM

Microbeads in some of our personal care products can lead to pollution and disrupt the food chain

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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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How to ensure a quality opening

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/28/2020 12:19:00 PM

As water sits stagnant in pipes and tanks within buildings, water quality issues can arise. That means the stale water should be flushed out of buildings before they re-open.