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Preparing Your Home for Storm Season

It’s August — which means it’s also the time of year expert sources consider the beginning of the peak of hurricane season. With everything else this year has brought, 2020 is also expected to bring an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service…. View Article

By Water Street – August 7, 2020 – Comment

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Safe and Fun Gardening During Quarantine

Recently, gardening has taken root in the lives of many people. During the last few months, people took to their... View Article

By Water Street – July 27, 2020 – 2 Comments

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Quick Tips for Staying Hydrated This Summer

These days, social distancing keeps most of us inside for hours at a time. Even though many people will spend... View Article

By Dr. Lauren Weinrich – July 22, 2020 – Comment

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Future-Focused Tech Helps Make Water Leaks a Thing of the Past

Property damage claims under homeowners insurance policies occur more frequently for water damage as compared to claims for theft and... View Article

By Doug Brand – July 13, 2020 – Comment

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Outdoor Water Conversation Tips for Everyday Consumers

July is Smart Irrigation Month. Though the average consumer isn’t necessarily responsible for the watering of agriculture or large-scale landscaping,... View Article

By Matt Corson – July 8, 2020 – Comment

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Supplier Diversity: An Important Step for Water Utilities

Over our 134-year history, American Water has seen the importance of working with diverse suppliers, from small businesses to companies... View Article

By Water Street – June 24, 2020 – 1 Comment

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Avoiding Opportunistic Utility Scams

Often emergency events can provide scammers an opportunity to make money, especially in the utility sector. In the past, during... View Article

By Deb Degillio – May 27, 2020 – 1 Comment

Community

Raising a Glass to Essential Water Workers!

Drinking Water Week (May 3-9) is an annual celebration that was developed by the American Water Works Association to recognize... View Article

By Water Street – May 4, 2020 – Comment

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COVID-19 and Your Water

The coronavirus pandemic is creating the feeling of uncertainty globally. Who’s most affected by the virus? What does it mean... View Article

By Water Street – April 20, 2020 – Comment

Infrastructure

Stop the Drip, Save a Bit

That drip coming out of your faucet might not be as harmless as you think. According to the Environmental Protection... View Article

By David Choate – March 17, 2020 – Comment

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Rinsing Away Bad Habits: What Should Never Go Down Your Drain?

What you’re putting down the drain may be bad for your pipes, septic system and for the most part the... View Article

By Water Street – March 3, 2020 – 3 Comments