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Have you had too much to drink?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/9/2022 11:10:00 AM

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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What’s your water emergency plan?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/29/2022 4:20:00 PM

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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How much water are you gobbling?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/21/2022 4:17:00 PM

A recent survey by American Water shows most Americans under estimate their water footprint.

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Beaver dams serve valuable purposes

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/17/2022 1:34:00 PM

According to new studies, beaver dams play a key role in improving water quality and much, much more.

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The value of the scientific process

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/9/2022 4:16:00 PM

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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A squirmy wastewater treatment system

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/8/2022 3:08:00 PM

A treatment system, called vermifiltration or worm-based biofiltration, utilizes countless earthworms to digest nearly all contaminants in wastewater without the need for chemicals.

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Which water celebration should you commemorate?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 10/28/2022 1:40:00 PM

You may be overwhelmed if you’ve checked out our events calendar. The water sector seems to embrace the “work hard, play hard” philosophy, in that there are numerous opportunities throughout the year to recognize and celebrate the integral role water plays in our lives.

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It takes everyone to knock out drought

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/24/2022 2:57:00 PM

It takes all of us to knock out drought, particularly one that has gripped the southwestern United States for some time now.

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Taste and odor

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/17/2022 11:27:00 AM

On rare occasion, however, your water may have an unusual taste, odor or appearance. Fortunately, aesthetic issues don’t always mean the water has become unsafe. A quick call to your water provider may reveal the cause of the issue.

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In case of emergency

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/12/2022 2:21:00 PM

It’s nearly impossible to anticipate exactly when an emergency might occur and how they might impact us, but we can plan to try to minimize any inconvenience.

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