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It’s time to protect your source water
Dave Gaylinn
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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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Examining the brick trick
Dave Gaylinn
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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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Avoid the hot tap water shortcut
Dave Gaylinn
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2/16/2021 10:38:00 AM
Despite it's perceived convenience, we would advise against is using hot tap water to jumpstart your morning coffee or your evening's spaghetti.
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New report illustrates effects of EDCs on endocrine system
Dave Gaylinn
posted on
1/27/2021 9:40:00 AM
A recent medical report from the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) discussed the ways plastics can affect a person's endocrine system.
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When it comes to FOG, can it
Dave Gaylinn
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12/15/2020 10:38:00 AM
Certain household wastes are better canned than poured down the drain.
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Research is key in understanding PFAS
Dave Gaylinn
posted on
11/18/2020 8:44:00 AM
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in February that it will propose “regulatory determinations” for two of the best understood PFAS. This does not guarantee these substances will ultimately be regulated on a national level, but it sets EPA on the path to exploring the feasibility and effectiveness of a regulation.
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Wildfires present more problems than you might think
Dave Gaylinn
posted on
9/23/2020 12:03:00 PM
Wildfires are burning in several areas of western United States. When this happens, local water utilities spring to action because you may be surprised at the extent to which wildfires effect our water quality, supply and use.
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The price of health, hygiene and convenience
Dave Gaylinn
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8/14/2020 10:42:00 AM
When you factor in all its health and hygiene benefits, water becomes a bargain. But there is a price to pay for the convenience of having that water flow from your faucets, showerheads and toilets on demand, every time you need it.
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Change your showerhead, change your water bill
Dave Gaylinn
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8/6/2020 2:10:00 PM
Switching your showerhead and lead to huge savings of water and money.
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Microbeads, a small thing that can lead to a big problem
Dave Gaylinn
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7/1/2020 7:51:00 AM
Microbeads in some of our personal care products can lead to pollution and disrupt the food chain
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