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The Cleanest & Dirtiest Water in the U.S.

Check out the list of Cities in the United States that have the Dirtiest and who has the cleanest!

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December 11, 2009 : International Mountain Day

International Mountain Day
It was the UN General Assembly who designated 11 December, from 2003 onwards, as ‘International Mountain Day’. This decision results from the success of the UN International Year of Mountains in 2002, which increased global awareness of the importance of mountains. Every year, International Mountain Day is observed with a different theme relevant [...]

☼ H2O tip: Turn off water while shaving or use an electric razor.

In the bathroom keep the water use to a minimum, turn the water off while shaving or brushing teeth. Do not let the water run and walk away. Be mindful of your water use.
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☼ H2O tip: Schedule watering appropriately with the weather.

- Adjust sprinklers to water only grass areas and not impervious surfaces such as streets,
  driveways and walkways.
- Mow grass to a height of 2 2 to 3 inches. Taller grass shades the roots and soil surface,
  which helps reduce the amount of water that is lost to evaporation.
- Use sprinklers that spray low large drops vs. [...]

Ed Begley Jr. urges water conservation

Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. appears in a new public service announcement that Newport Beach city officials hope will inspire residents to conserve water.
“What makes our environment thrive is water,” Begley says in the 30-second spot. “It’s time to change our water use habits.”
Begley took a break to from making his new reality series [...]