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Get to know your water during National Water Quality Month

Amber Wilson posted on 8/13/2018 11:37:00 AM

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and water utilities all play powerful roles in making sure the water that flows from our tap is safe day after day and year after year.

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Making water and water services affordable

Amber Wilson posted on 8/3/2018 10:47:00 AM

We all know the importance of having access to safe and clean water and how vital that is to our daily life, but something we don’t always consider is the cost of that water.

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Brushing your teeth in the shower...the ongoing debate

Amber Wilson posted on 7/26/2018 9:09:00 AM

There's a debate many have very strong opinions on - whether or not to brush your teeth in the shower.

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It's Smart Irrigation Month!

Amber Wilson posted on 7/10/2018 11:40:00 AM

We're right in the middle of summer, so now is a good time to review some reminders on what it means to be "water wise".

| Categories: | Tags: Smart Irrigation Month, conservation, Irrigation Association, leaks, conserve, water waste, water use | View Count: (1432) |

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From river to tap - understanding water treatment

Amber Wilson posted on 7/2/2018 9:43:00 AM

We were sent a great video that illustrates the process of turning source water into drinkable water.

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2.7 trillion gallons of water saved and counting

Amber Wilson posted on 6/21/2018 1:20:00 PM

2.7 trillion gallons of water have been saved since 2006 thanks to the WaterSense program.

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Are you wasting water when recycling?

Amber Wilson posted on 6/13/2018 8:06:00 AM

If you recycle, do you rinse those items out? Are you wasting water by doing that?

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Louisville's trademarked tap water

Amber Wilson posted on 6/5/2018 11:52:00 AM

Louisville Water Company in Kentucky is celebrating the 21st anniversary of its trademarked tap water, also known as Louisville pure tap®.

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Tips to get you conserving this summer

Amber Wilson posted on 5/28/2018 1:20:00 PM

We were recently sent an article with great reminders and handy information on water conservation.

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Conservation tips to protect source water

Amber Wilson posted on 5/11/2018 10:15:00 AM

Drinking Water Week is coming to an end! This is a good time to think about ways to conserve water around your home.

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