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Analyzing the business of water

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Analyzing the business of water
On the surface, the water “business” may not make sense. Water utilities work around the clock to capture, treat and transport a vital product through vast infrastructure to ensure it meets health standards and is available to consumers on demand. It seems like utilities could charge a lot for such a product. Yet, as we know, they often encourage people to use less of it.
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| Categories: | Tags: affordability, rates, infrastructure, business, money, conservation | View Count: (135) |
Stay cool and safe while playing in the water
Playing in the water is a fun way to stay cool in the hot summer, but there are some things to keep in mind to keep everyone safe in the water.
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| Categories: | Tags: summer, swimming, pool, lake, river, pond, recreate, safety, outdoor, swim, boat, kayak, health | View Count: (417) |
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What’s to learn from a C-?

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What’s to learn from a C-?
The American Society of Civil Engineers' "Report Card for America's Infrastructure" provides an opportunity to talk about the need to fund water infrastructure projects.
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| Categories: | Tags: infrastructure, engineer, WIFIA, SRF, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, State Drinking Water Revolving Fund, grade, ASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers | View Count: (614) |
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Why do floods follow wildfires?

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Why do floods follow wildfires?
A wildfire can cause extensive damage and potentially devastating loss. While it burns, first responders hope for rain to help contain or extinguish the flames. After a wildfire, however, the same rainstorm could lead to significant flooding.
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| Categories: | Tags: wildfire, disaster, fire, flood, weather, climate change, emergency | View Count: (837) |
New research shows importance of water assistance program
New research from King’s College London and the University of Arizona shows more Americans living in cities are going without running water, due to high housing costs and increasing cost-of-living.
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| Categories: | Tags: affordability, bills, rates, money, program, government, federal | View Count: (602) |
What to know about summer recreating in outdoor waterways
Summertime recreating is a fun way to stay cool in the heat, but before you dive in, take a moment to absorb some important information about natural bodies of water to protect yourself and the marine life sharing the water with you.
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| Categories: | Tags: swim, recreation, lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, harmful algal blooms, HAB, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, safe | View Count: (1107) |
New requirement may trigger a lead notification
A change in the way the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulates lead in drinking water may result in more lead warnings in communities across the United States.
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| Categories: | Tags: lead, lcr, lead, copper, rule, epa, environmental protection agency, notification, communication, alert | View Count: (961) |
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Lead service line removal is a team effort

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Lead service line removal is a team effort
Replacing lead service lines is a worthy endeavor. Lead is a known health concern, particularly for young children. The sooner we can remove all sources of lead from our communities, the better off we will be.
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| Categories: | Tags: lead, lead and copper rule, lcr, epa, environmental protection agency, epa, rules, regulation, drinking water, infrastructure | View Count: (1100) |
What to know about the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
What water consumers need to know about the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
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| Categories: | Tags: lead, EPA, environmental, protection agency, rule, lead and copper rule, agency, drinking, home, faucet, tap, service, line, pipe | View Count: (1243) |
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Explaining water rate increases

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Explaining water rate increases
Some water utilities around the North America are announcing planned increases to water rates. Rate increases aren’t usually celebrated by consumers – especially among households struggling to meet essential needs -- but it’s worthwhile to consider for a moment why they are necessary.
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| Categories: | Tags: rates, afford, affordability, bills, consumer, pay, money, capital projects, infrastructure, improvement, Denver, Magnolia, Arkansas, Plain Talk, increase, Buried No Longer | View Count: (2223) |
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