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Microbeads, a small thing that can lead to a big problem

Dave Gaylinn posted on 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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Help lead the way to a lead-free future

Dave Gaylinn posted on 6/12/2020 10:50:00 AM

Establishing an inventory of lead service lines is an important step to a lead-free future.

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Recognizing unsung heroes

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/6/2020 9:16:00 AM

Water professionals have emerged as unsung heroes during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Don’t be fooled; a healthy 2020 is on tap

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/28/2020 3:02:00 PM

The key to a healthy 2020 and beyond may just be your kitchen faucet.

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Lead found in drinking water in Newark

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/5/2019 10:12:00 AM

The lead found in two homes in Newark, N.J., can serve as a reminder about how to protect yourself and your family.

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Report questions California’s water quality

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/8/2019 12:35:00 PM

A report from an environmental advocacy organization called the Environmental Working Group (EWG), released right before this week’s Drinking Water Week, has put water quality in the headlines.

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Don't wreck rec season

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/3/2019 7:45:00 AM

It’s important you know the rules of your favorite watering hole.

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Reducing lead in drinking water in schools and child care facilities

Amber Wilson posted on 10/24/2018 10:27:00 AM

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released an updated version of its 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities toolkit.

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Back to school without lead

Amber Wilson posted on 9/12/2018 4:57:00 PM

As families across the country dive into a new school year, we thought now would be a good time to provide some context when it comes to drinking water in schools and child care facilities.

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Don't flush contact lenses

Amber Wilson posted on 8/24/2018 11:58:00 AM

We've written about not flushing wipes (whether labeled as flushable or not) down the toilet, but we just read about not flushing contact lenses too.

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