“…Regardless of whether your water comes from a well on site or a distribution system that serves you and your neighbors, your drinking water contains some amount of dissolved elements. That’s not altogether a bad thing, and if you’ve ever … Continue reading
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The Cooperative Extension office offers a plethora of information, specific to your local area. Topics may include: Beekeeping Forest products Insect control Invasive species Lawn care Plant diseases Soil management Tree diseases Well water safety, Water quality, Bacteria in Water … Continue reading
“Almost universally (and I can’t think of even one exception), camps rely on groundwater wells (as opposed to surface waters like lakes or streams) to provide water for camp. That’s because soil itself provides a spectacular treatment mechanism before the … Continue reading
September 19, 2013. WASHINGTON The EPA has finalized the first WaterSense specification for pre-rinse spray valves. Products that earn the label must be independently certified for efficiency and performance. Working in conjunction with industry stakeholders, EPA specifies a maximum flow … Continue reading
The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) through its State Rural Water affiliates is the nation’s largest water and wastewater utility membership association with over 31,000 members. RWA has: Education (webinars, whitepapers, conferences) Technical expertise Local resources. Clickable map of NRWA … Continue reading
“Pipes are simply special channels to convey a fluid, usually underground. At camp, that can be storm water, potable water, wastewater, or even propane. Almost without exception, pipes are intended to keep the fluid inside the pipe separate from the … Continue reading
When was your drinking water infrastructure installed? Many outdoor properties are over 60 years old, and often times, their drinking water distribution system is the original one. If yours is an old infrastructure, here are some questions you might have … Continue reading
“…Maintain your pools, plumbing systems, drinking water systems, and hot tubs properly. Because high water temperatures make it hard to maintain the disinfectant levels needed to kill germs like Legionella, make sure that your pools, hot tubs, plumbing systems, decorative … Continue reading
American Water is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote the fifth annual Fix a Leak Week, which runs from March 18-24. The national awareness campaign, part of the EPA’s WaterSense program, is designed to raise awareness … Continue reading
(December 20, 2012). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the rule for pathogens in drinking water, including setting a limit for the bacteria E. coli to better protect public health. PUBLIC water systems and the state and local … Continue reading