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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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Help lead the way to a lead-free future

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/12/2020 10:50:00 AM

Establishing an inventory of lead service lines is an important step to a lead-free future.

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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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Saving money while staying home

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/6/2020 6:47:00 PM

One of the outcomes of staying home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus is leaning on your home's utilities more than before. Fortunately, your tap water is clean and safe to use, including for handwashing, which is even more important these days.

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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.

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Recognizing unsung heroes

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/6/2020 9:16:00 AM

Water professionals have emerged as unsung heroes during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mind your Ps to avoid plumbing clogs

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/3/2020 12:04:00 PM

We get it, toilet paper has become scarce as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Because of this, you may feel that you gotta do what you gotta do, but we ask that you please not flush anything that shouldn’t be flushed down your toilet. Do not treat it like a trash can.

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Your tap water during coronavirus pandemic

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/16/2020 8:33:00 AM

Your tap water is safe to drink and use to wash away germs

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A lot can happen in 20 seconds

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/11/2020 2:58:00 PM

The Centers for Disease Control recommends washing your hands for 20 seconds.

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