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Consumer confidence in tap water remains high

Dave Gaylinn posted on 10/13/2021 11:49:00 AM

A Wall Street Journal article published last weekend reports there is a “crisis of confidence in America’s tap water,” citing statistics from a Penn State University researcher.

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It’s time to protect your source water

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/23/2021 1:15:00 PM

Source Water Protection Week provides the perfect opportunity to learn about how water consumers can better protect their source water.

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Is lemon juice worth the squeeze?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/30/2021 7:22:00 AM

A recent article in Yahoo! talks about the weight loss benefits of adding lemon juice to water. So is the juice worth the squeeze?

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How much water do you eat?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/21/2021 9:28:00 AM

It might surprise you, however, to know how much water it takes for certain food to arrive at our tables. This amount represents a food item’s water footprint.

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Do not dump goldfish into lakes, streams

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/21/2021 9:15:00 AM

Dumping goldfish in lakes and ponds is creating problems.

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Keep your grass clippings out of the street

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/4/2021 10:20:00 AM

Protecting source water is a very important part of the treatment process.

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Cyberattacks force utilities to plan for the unexpected

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/19/2021 11:50:00 AM

Cybersecurity is a major threat facing business and critical infrastructure throughout the United States. The water sector is no exception to this.

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Drinking Water Week presents opportunity to recognize your water is there when you need it

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/4/2021 12:19:00 PM

It’s Drinking Water Week! We are thrilled to celebrate virtually with so many people in and out of the water sector.

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Examining the brick trick

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/22/2021 7:42:00 AM

The brick trick, if done right can conserve water, but doing it right can be tricky.

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A vital resource at a minimal cost

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/5/2021 9:00:00 AM

A description of some of the rate structures water systems use.

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