Monthly Archives: September 2013

What the heck does CCF mean?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

by Michael J. McGuire I am not talking about the California Community Foundation, Cheetah Conservation Fund or Center for Children and Families. Hey, I write about water stuff. A few thousand water utility employees and I know what CCF means, … Continue reading →

Posted in Information, Uncategorized | Tagged Allen Hazen, ccf, drinking water, gallons, water, water conservation, water history, water metering | 3 Comments

It’s All Hurricane Katrina’s Fault

Posted on September 19, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

by Michael J. McGuire Commentary: Now I have heard everything. The death of the 4-year old boy in St. Bernard Parish is being linked to Hurricane Katrina. As related in a bunch of news articles recently, a Louisiana epidemiologist, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | Tagged amoeba, brain eating amoeba, chlorine, Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana, Naegleria fowleri, neti pot, St. Bernard Parish, water | Leave a comment

What if I put it up my nose?

Posted on September 17, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

By Michael J. McGuire Water utilities are required to provide drinking water that is safe for their customers to drink. But what about other uses of municipal water? Is a water utility responsible for ensuring the safety of water that … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | Tagged Naegleria fowleri, water | 23 Comments

The Best of 365 Daily Blogs

Posted on September 1, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

By Michael J. McGuire One year ago today (September 1, 2012) I committed to posting daily articles on my other blog This Day in Water History. It turned into quite an effort–much more so that I ever thought. Along the … Continue reading →