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Stay ahead of natural disasters

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/23/2019 12:13:00 PM

Be assured that water utilities work hard to ensure the safety and delivery of water, especially during natural disasters and emergencies.

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What lies beneath the ocean

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/15/2019 8:18:00 AM

The discovery of a new aquifer is balanced by the news that a city in India is in danger of running out of water.

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Some rules were made for watering

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/19/2019 1:58:00 PM

'Tis the season for summer watering rules.

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Running for a purpose

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/19/2019 1:06:00 PM

Two Alabama high schoolers organized a community race to benefit Charity:Water.

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CCRs give consumers confidence

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/14/2019 10:20:00 AM

Consumer Confidence Reports provide utility customers with valuable information about their drinking water.

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90H2O no

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/31/2019 8:14:00 AM

We all know water isn't free, but $100,000 for a liter might be a little extreme.

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Drinking water daily is important but how much?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/16/2019 1:56:00 PM

A recent article reviewed what medical and sports science experts had to say about that. They all seemed to agree that there is no specific amount of water all people should drink.

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Private well users should learn about arsenic

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/10/2019 1:21:00 PM

A recently released study reported that young adults with low-to-moderate levels of exposure to arsenic over five years developed heart damage.

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Report questions California’s water quality

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/8/2019 12:35:00 PM

A report from an environmental advocacy organization called the Environmental Working Group (EWG), released right before this week’s Drinking Water Week, has put water quality in the headlines.

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Don't wreck rec season

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/3/2019 7:45:00 AM

It’s important you know the rules of your favorite watering hole.

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