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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 Agency (EPA), at a rate of one drip per second, a faucet can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year, while a shower leaking at 10 drips per minute wastes more 500 gallons…. View Article

By David Choate – March 17, 2020 – Comment

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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

Service

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 – Comment

Community

Flushing Away Unsustainable Water Practices

Around the world, 2.2 billion people lack access to drinking water that is truly safe. Meanwhile, nearly half the global... View Article

By David Choate – February 12, 2020 – Comment

Service

Dry Ice: Environmental Friend or Foe?

I remember sitting in elementary school science class while a special guest demonstrated the “magic” of dry ice, I was... View Article

By Dr. Zia Bukhari – January 22, 2020 – Comment

Service

Watch Out! Old Man Winter is Deceptively Dehydrating

When winter weather hits, most people have their list of health and safety considerations: Don’t use icy sidewalks or drive... View Article

By Matt Corson – January 9, 2020 – Comment

Service

Water, Water, NOT Everywhere! How do the Hibernators do it?

Earlier this fall, we explored the ways our water-dwelling friends survive icy winters. But what about all the other creatures... View Article

By Dr. Lauren Weinrich – December 23, 2019 – Comment

Service

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

It’s time for us to make sure our homes and living spaces are ready to take on whatever winter throws... View Article

By David Choate – December 18, 2019 – Comment

Quality

H2O – H2O – H2O! Happy Holiday Gift-Giving!

It’s that time of year again, and our gift to you this holiday season: 30 gift-giving ideas for the water-responsible... View Article

By Water Street – December 11, 2019 – Comment

Service

Food for Thought: Why Aren’t There More Fish Sticks in the World?

Ah, the frozen fish stick! A quick “go to” meal for parents on the go that kids love. A nostalgic... View Article

By Matt Corson – December 4, 2019 – Comment

Service

Keeping Cool and Hydrated on Black Friday!

It’s estimated that 116 million Americans will hit the stores and malls on Thanksgiving weekend, kicking things off on Black... View Article

By Dr. Lauren Weinrich – November 25, 2019 – Comment