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Protect the source to keep fish PFAS free

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/26/2023 10:51:00 AM
Protect the source to keep fish PFAS free
A recent report from the Environmental Working Group underscores the importance of protecting source water.
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| Categories: | Tags: PFAS, fish, source, water, protect, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, EPA, PFOS, public, health | View Count: (1100) | Bookmark and Share
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California reservoirs simultaneously navigating a drought and flooding

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/12/2023 12:29:00 PM
California reservoirs simultaneously navigating a drought and flooding
Massive storms over a few weeks have led to extreme flooding, yet California remains in an historic drought, which has prompted experts to explore ways to better manage floodwaters.
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| Categories: | Tags: Folsom Lake, Lake Mendocino, California, water, conservation, drought, climate change, storage, NPR, global warming, storms, water loss, flood | View Count: (953) | Bookmark and Share
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The real fountain of youth?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/4/2023 2:46:00 PM
The real fountain of youth?
The National Institutes of Health recently published a new study that found that drinking enough water leads to “better biological aging and reduced risk of both chronic disease and premature death.”
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| Categories: | Tags: fountain, youth, aging, health, benefits, drinking, National Institute of Health, study, disease, sodium | View Count: (889) | Bookmark and Share
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Do pipes feel cold?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/21/2022 11:15:00 AM
Do pipes feel cold?
As much of the United States braces for frigid temperatures this week, we thought we’d post some reminders that humans aren’t the only ones that need to be bundled up.
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| Categories: | Tags: pipes, freeze, frozen, cold, winter, burst, temperature, tips, precautions, plan, prepare | View Count: (955) | Bookmark and Share
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Getting a new perspective on climate change

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/15/2022 10:06:00 AM
Getting a new perspective on climate change
A U.S. space mission that launched Dec. 15 will map the Earth’s water and collect data to help manage climate change. The mission will “conduct a comprehensive survey of the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers for the first time.”
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| Categories: | Tags: space, climate, change, oceans, earth, nasa, SWOT, globe, warming, spacex, falcon | View Count: (1139) | Bookmark and Share
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Have you had too much to drink?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/9/2022 11:10:00 AM
Have you had too much to drink?
While it is well documented that we should all drink plenty of water, it gets a little murky when determining how much.
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| Categories: | Tags: drinking, amount, water, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bottles, weight, exercise, sweat, National Health Service | View Count: (955) | Bookmark and Share
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What’s your water emergency plan?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/29/2022 4:20:00 PM
What’s your water emergency plan?
Although it’s rare that a water utility experiences an interruption in its ability to deliver safe and reliable drinking water, the recent boil water advisories in Houston shine a light on the value of being prepared for emergencies.
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| Categories: | Tags: boil, water, advisory, utility, plan, emergency, plan | View Count: (1404) | Bookmark and Share
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How much water are you gobbling?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/21/2022 4:17:00 PM
How much water are you gobbling?
A recent survey by American Water shows most Americans under estimate their water footprint.
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| Categories: | Tags: water, footprint, turkey, pie, pecan, pumpkin, Thanksgiving, American Water, gallons, use, conservation | View Count: (1180) | Bookmark and Share
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Beaver dams serve valuable purposes

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/17/2022 1:34:00 PM
Beaver dams serve valuable purposes
According to new studies, beaver dams play a key role in improving water quality and much, much more.
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| Categories: | Tags: beaver, dam, water, quality, filter, stanford, christian, dewey, fendorf, scott, stream, colorado, river | View Count: (652) | Bookmark and Share
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The value of the scientific process

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/9/2022 4:16:00 PM
The value of the scientific process
Toxicology research and potential regulation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, have been in the news lately. As they apply to drinking water, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) encourages “following the science wherever it may lead.”
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| Categories: | Tags: PFAS, Perfluoroalkyl, polyfluoroalkyl, substance, contaminant, research, science, scientific, process, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency | View Count: (545) | Bookmark and Share
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