Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “CSWR”
Like our healthcare system, it’s important to remember that our wastewater treatment has its limits. We must all do our part to make sure our facilities are not strained past their breaking point — and that includes the facilities in your house. Personal hygiene has become more crucial than ever during this pandemic. But knowing …
Continue reading “Does It Flush? What Should and Shouldn’t Go In Your Toilet”
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the 2021 hurricane season will be above average in both number of storms, as well as damage done again, with a forecast of 15-21 named storms. The average number of named hurricanes is around 12 per calendar year. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June …
Whether it’s fixing water main breaks or keeping fire hydrants working, in case of emergencies; from testing for contaminants in our water supplies to replacing important valves and sensors that regulate water pressure, water utility workers are responsible for the infrastructures that keep your water flowing and your wastewater in its proper channels. Without these …
Have you ever thought about how we get access to information involving the condition of our nation’s water? In hopes to build awareness, World Water Monitoring Day was founded in 2003 by America’s Clean Water Foundation to support water resources and inspire people to monitor the quality of local water bodies. Although the day is …
Continue reading “Keeping the Celebration of World Water Monitoring Day Going”
History of National Wildlife Day Not many nationally recognized observances get two days each year. National Wildlife Day is celebrated on both September 4 and February each year. This day was founded in 2005 by animal behaviorist and philanthropist Colleen Paige as a way to bring awareness to our world’s wildlife and as an opportunity …
Continue reading “National Wildlife Day: CSWR and the Environment”
Did you know less than one percent of the world’s water is drinkable? Often through improper management and conservation, drinkable water often referred to as potable water, becomes unclean and unsafe for human use. In an effort to encourage people to protect clean water resources that keep us all healthy, the federal Environmental Protection Agency …
Continue reading “The History of National Water Quality Month”
Rickey L. Peters, a retired plant operator in Kansas City, Mo., spent 30 years working in the wastewater industry. “These brave men and women work in anonymity providing critical infrastructure services. They are warriors on the front-line amidst an empire of diseases performing their duties to protect our public health and environment,” Peters says. He …
Continue reading “The Wastewater Treatment Plant Workers’ Higher Calling”
Sometimes, as the saying goes, the grass is greener on the other side. Like in the summer time when your neighbor’s lawn looks green than yours — that usually means they have a higher water bill. Largely from yard watering but also things like car washes and even the periodic Slip ‘n Slide — did …
Continue reading “Keep the Green in Your Pocket By Being Efficient With Outdoor Water Use “
For more than 50 years, the Indian Hills community has been a peaceful place to call home. But as the neighborhood grew, the community’s public water system was neglected, endangering the health of residents. Using innovation, technology and a proven process of dramatically improving water and wastewater systems, CSWR transformed Indian Hills’ water resources into …
In the midst of a global pandemic, Central States Water Resources is more committed than ever to providing our customers with clean, safe and reliable water resources. With so much uncertainty, we want to make sure all of our customers, both old and new, have all the information they need to stay confident when it …
Continue reading “COVID-19 and CSWR: Frequently Asked Questions”
Staging fake phone calls. Sending emails with intimidating headlines. Posing as government agencies. These are a few ways that cyber criminals spread computer viruses and malware to unsuspecting internet users. Whether they use the draw of a free prize or disguise it as critical information in need of your immediate attention (and credit card number) …
Continue reading “Stopping the Spread: Washing Away Misinformation”
It’s no surprise that we are in uncertain times. Perhaps the understatement of the year. During moments like this, people rely on little certainties to get them through the day. The certainty that the sun will still rise; that “The Tonight Show” will probably never, ever get canceled; and the certainty that we will all …
Continue reading “COVID-19, Your Water System, and the Disinfection Connection”
The COVID-19 crisis has thrust our nation into an unprecedented time unlike anything our generation has ever experienced, and we need to care for one another like never before. That’s why, more than anything, we hope this message finds you and your family safe and healthy. Whether we provide your drinking water, wastewater service or …
Continue reading “COVID-19 Update: We’re Here to Make Sure You Have Safe, Reliable Water”
