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Water on moon more accessible than previously believed

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/4/2020 4:04:00 PM

Recent reports indicate water on the moon may be more accessible than previously believed.

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Wildfires present more problems than you might think

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/23/2020 12:03:00 PM

Wildfires are burning in several areas of western United States. When this happens, local water utilities spring to action because you may be surprised at the extent to which wildfires effect our water quality, supply and use.

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Is water a super ingredient?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/21/2020 9:23:00 AM

We all know the importance of water for hygiene, hydration and cleaning, but it also plays an integral role as an ingredient in cooking.

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Beating the bad tap rap

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/4/2020 8:24:00 AM

When it comes to one's tap water, there are some people who believe a contaminant in any amount makes the water not safe. We can assure you, as a water consumer, that there are many protections in place that should give you confidence when pouring yourself or your family a glass of tap water.

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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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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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