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The Flint story continues

August 2, 2016 by Freshwater Society

“Six current or former state employees were charged on July 29 with misconduct and other crimes in the Flint, Mich., water crisis, bringing to nine the number of public officials … Read more

Categories Information, News, Water Fact Items, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment

Sources of Minnesota drinking water

May 10, 2010 by Freshwater Society

Where do Minnesotans get their drinking water? Most get it from wells. But residents of Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Cloud rely — for the most part — on the … Read more

Categories Water Fact Items

Lawn watering tips 7

July 20, 2009 by Freshwater Society

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn When hiring an irrigator, look for a certified installer. The EPA offers a state-by-state list of WaterSense Irrigation … Read more

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Lawn watering tips 6

July 20, 2009 by Freshwater Society

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn If you use a hose for watering grass or shrubs, be sure it has a shut-off nozzle. For … Read more

Categories Water Fact Items

Lawn watering tips 5

July 20, 2009 by Freshwater Society

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Cut grass no shorter than 2 inches.  It will promote deeper roots that require less water. Aerate your … Read more

Categories Water Fact Items

Lawn watering tips 4

July 20, 2009 by Freshwater Society

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Microirrigation or drip systems, not sprinklers, should be used on planting beds and strips of grass that are … Read more

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Lawn watering tips 3

July 20, 2009 by Freshwater Society

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Step on your grass. If it springs back, it doesn’t need watering. Water early in the morning to … Read more

Categories Water Fact Items

Lawn watering tips 2

July 20, 2009 by Freshwater Society

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Don’t over-water. Most lawns need only 1 inch of water each week, either from rain or from irrigation. … Read more

Categories Water Fact Items

Lawn watering tips 1

July 20, 2009 by Freshwater Society

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn If you are building a new home or laying new sod, be sure there is at least 6 … Read more

Categories Water Fact Items

At any given time, half the world's

May 17, 2009 by Freshwater Society

At any given time, half the world’s hospital beads are occupied by patient suffering from water-related diseases. 2006 United Nations Human Development Report. Quoted at “Water Facts,” www.water.org

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