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Can Arizona citizens use the tools of democracy to preserve the state’s dwindling water? — High Country News – Know the West

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https://www.hcn.org/articles/south-water-can-arizona-citizens-use-the-tools-of-democracy-to-preserve-the-states-dwindling-water How a group of ‘scrappy’ locals are working to create Arizona’s first citizen-initiated groundwater management area. Continue reading Can Arizona citizens use the tools of democracy to preserve the state’s dwindling water? — High Country News – Know the West

AWWA, Partners, Training

Chlorine Residual Testing and Lab Skills for Water Operators – Port Townsend

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Chlorine Residual Testing and Lab Skills Workshop in Port Townsend (constantcontact.com) At The Cotton Building on the Port Townsend Waterfront Double Header!! Morning and Afternoon Sessions Attend one of these 3.5 hour workshops for chlorine residual testing.  This class will provide wastewater and drinking water operators with a better understanding of good lab skills and chlorine measurement techniques and why they matter. It will provide operators with hands on skills to answer the questions: How do I know my instrument is working? How do I know that the residual that I measure is real? How good is my technique? Each class size … Continue reading Chlorine Residual Testing and Lab Skills for Water Operators – Port Townsend

PFAS

Water Contamination Information from ConsumerNotice.org

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Water Contamination | Health Risks and Safe Remedies (consumernotice.org) Safe drinking water is a critical component of human life, but pollution threatens many of our water supplies. Agriculture is one of the key causes of water pollution. Industrial activities, overflowing sewers and naturally occurring substances can also contaminate our drinking water. Knowing the signs of water contamination will help you take actions that will keep you and your family safe. Includes information on PFAS Continue reading Water Contamination Information from ConsumerNotice.org

Circle of Blue, News, PFAS

EPA Warns of Health Problems When PFAS Levels in Drinking Water Are Inconceivably Tiny

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“For members of the general public who are attuned to drinking water contaminants, the EPA announcement is raising concerns, according to John Lovie, president of the Whidbey Island Water Systems Association. Located in Washington state, the association counts about 100 water systems as members, which range in size from several thousand customers to just three or four.” Continue reading EPA Warns of Health Problems When PFAS Levels in Drinking Water Are Inconceivably Tiny