Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Water Safety”
(September 15, 2022) According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), above average and record-breaking temperatures paired with ongoing La Niña conditions make for a busy storm season this year. For the east and gulf coast states, August through October are considered peak hurricane months, with September being the most active time for tropical …
The hot water heater is one of the most important parts of any home. We use it whenever we shower, wash clothes or clean the dishes. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average household spends up to $600 per year on water heating, accounting for about 15% of utility bills. That makes your …
Continue reading “How to Clean Your Water Heater Filter: Sediment Buildup”
Summer fun means pool parties and sunshine, but for those who live on the Gulf Coast, it also marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30. We’re working to ensure we continue to deliver safe and reliable water and wastewater service to you. To do this, we actively prepare for …
Here at CSWR, we have a lot to say about water. Like, a LOT. It’s basically all we think about: the water flowing in and out of the homes and buildings in your community. When we have something new to say about water, we’ll put it here on From The Tap, our official CSWR blog. …
Continue reading “Leaky Toilets Can Cost You Hundreds of Dollars”
When a snow storm, deep freeze or other winter weather sets in, it can be downright unpleasant. It can also affect your water services or pipes. This is why it’s vital to protect your water system before and after inclement weather. We recommend you take the following actions and protocols after inclement weather: As power …
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What is Manganese? As an essential nutrient, Manganese is an element found in many foods such as nuts, seeds, tea, whole grains and leafy green vegetables. It’s also recognized as a normal part of a healthy diet for many living organisms, including humans. When manganese is in drinking water, it may cause taste, odor and …
Continue reading “My Water has Manganese? What does that mean for me.”
We’ve all been there before: a boil order is released and suddenly we begin to rethink every time we’ve come in contact with water over the last 72 hours. And while the likelihood of that happening is relatively low, it is still incredibly important to take a boil order seriously. So What Causes A Boil …
Continue reading “To Boil Or Not To Boil—It’s Not A Question”
One of our top priorities is to make sure your water is safe, clean and reliable. One of the ways we do that is by disinfecting the water supply through a process called chlorination. By adding small amounts of chlorine-rich substances, a majority of the different pathogens and impurities in drinking water reserves are removed …
May is the month that ushers in summer. With warmer weather comes swimming, fishing, playing in the sprinkler, and all sorts of other water-based activities. That makes May the perfect month for National Water Safety Month. Water safety is a lot more than just knowing how to swim (although that is really important). Water safety …
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 …
For more than 50 years, Earth Day has inspired people to take action to protect our environment. Since its establishment in 1970, Earth Day helped create the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and aided in the passage of several laws to protect our air and water. After reaching a global audience in the early 1990’s, …
Water is necessary for all life on Earth. More than two thirds of the planet is covered in it. However, much of this water isn’t safe for drinking. We must protect the water that we use every day. World Water Day is a celebration of the protection of water resources as well as continuing to …
You don’t have to watch the forecast to know that we’re in the throes (and woes) of winter. Snow storms and weather can vary from state to state. As we prepare for winter advisories and cold warnings, it’s important to winter-proof your home’s water system and take proper measures to stay safe and warm. We …
Continue reading “Protect Your Water System Against Winter Weather”
As an essential nutrient, Manganese is an element found in many foods such as nuts, seeds, tea, whole grains and leafy green vegetables. It’s also recognized as a normal part of a healthy diet for many living organisms, including humans. What is Manganese? When manganese is in drinking water, it may cause taste, odor and …
We get it. It’s frustrating to see your water bill rise. I mean, you didn’t change your water usage habits in the last month. Why would the bill be higher? The answer is often because of improved water infrastructure efforts. Replacing equipment, updating treatment processes and building new facilities require time and money. And those …
Continue reading “Investing in Water Infrastructure is an Investment in Your Community”
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized how regular and thorough hand washing can save lives. Global Handwashing Day on October 15 is about advocating for hand hygiene and implementing group efforts for all societies. In 2008, the first-ever observance was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership, a union that combines knowledge, experience, concepts, and resources to …
Continue reading “Global Handwashing Day 2020: Hand Hygiene for All”
Summer fun means pool parties and sunshine, but for those who live on the Gulf Coast, it also marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30. We’re working to ensure we continue to deliver safe and reliable water and wastewater service to you. To do this, we actively prepare for …
As states prepare to reopen and many communities readjust to life as stay-at-home orders lift, it’s important to make sure your water system is also ready to come back online if your home or business hasn’t been used for weeks. When water lines lie dormant, you may find stagnant water builds up due to inactivity. …
Now more than ever, water conservation has become a focus of many conversations surrounding climate change, environmental consciousness, and the future of the planet. So, let’s go through your house, room-by-room, to find a few new ways to save on your water bill and slow your water usage. The Bathroom Keep the faucet off while …
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”
Are you worried about contracting COVID-19? Wash your hands. Just get home from the grocery store? Wash your hands. Standing up from a seat on your toilet? Wash your hands. Wash your hands any opportunity you can, because it can’t hurt. What was once thought to be common courtesy (and common sense) has now become …
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”
