Monthly Archives: February 2012

Continued Support for Detroit Water Monitoring System

By Michael | Published: February 28, 2012

In Detroit, various groups are working to support the local water monitoring system before funds run out in November. The system monitors waterways sourced from Lake Huron that provide drinking water to Macomb, Wayne and St. Clair counties. St.ClairShores Patch reports: “We all came to to the table and were willing to discuss this,” said [...]

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60 Wisconsin Communities Don’t Disinfect Drinking Water

By Culligan Man | Published: February 27, 2012

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources strongly recommends that communities treat drinking water with chlorine or ultra violet light to kill bacteria and viruses. But according to a newspaper report released Monday in the Chicago Tribune, there are about 60 Wisconsin communities that don’t treat drinking water. The article goes on to say most municipalities [...]

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Water Heaters

By Michael | Published: February 27, 2012

ABC12 in Flint reports tank-less water heaters are becoming more popular. As for how much going tank-less will save you, Pepper bases it around a household of four that spends 10 minutes in the shower every day. “With your standard tank type, you’re at about 30 cents a shower. With four people, you’re at about [...]

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Magnetic Water Softeners Get Thumbs Down in Tucson

By Culligan Man | Published: February 24, 2012

It looks as though the Tucson Citizen is not fooled by magnetic water softeners either. Tucson has “hard” water which produces scale in pipes, on faucets, around the sink and shower, film on glass shower doors, and makes washing more difficult because soap doesn’t work as well in hard water. The “hardness” is due to [...]

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Mural on Culligan of Albert Lea building helps celebrate United Way Campaign

By Krista | Published: February 23, 2012

Last week the United Way of Freeborn County celebrated the successful 2011 Live United Campaign, which raised more than $600,000. An article in the Albert Lea Tribune says more than 2,500 donors contributed to the community campaign. Part of the campaign included a mural on the Culligan of Albert Lea building at 316 Main Court [...]

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Replace the empty, stinkin’ water jug! And other water cooler etiquette tips.

By Krista | Published: February 23, 2012

Picture this: You’re sitting at your desk, working feverishly. Of course you’re working feverishly because you love your job. But suddenly you’re parched. It’s winter, the air is dry. You grab your favorite water bottle and head to the break room. Ice cold water. The visions are dancing through your mind. But when you get [...]

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Water Still Rusty in Kendall County

By Michael | Published: February 22, 2012

Chicago’s WBBM reports that rusty water is still a significant problem for residents of Kendall County in Boulder Hill.

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Tap Water is Safe to Drink in Minneapolis After Chemical Spill

By Kristin | Published: February 15, 2012

“A chemical accident at the City of Minneapolis Water Works in Columbia Heights yesterday afternoon, causing staff members to evacuate the building, but city tap water is safe to drink according to a city spokesperson.”

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Making Flowers Last Past February 14th

By Maggie | Published: February 15, 2012

So sure, your bouquet is pretty to look at but why don’t you also use it as a reminder to check your water? You could make your flowers, and your special Valentine, last that much longer.

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Evanston Responds to Lead Found in Chicago’s Tap Water

By Kristin | Published: February 14, 2012

“New study could change Evanston’s procedure for testing lead in tap water”

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