H20 EDUCATION ON TAP: Water Wagon Carries Message About Tap Water

Wisconsin’s capital city boasts a unique educational tool it uses to tout the benefits of tap water.  In high demand, the Madison Water Utility’s Water Wagon delivers free, ice-cold water — and a promotional message — to its citizens at events across the city. mswmag.com/featured

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This is the only way that we see that we can engage the government, especially the state of Iowa, in a serious discussion about regulating those pollutants that are dumped into our water source. … We foresee a time where we can’t invest enough money to clean the water.

— Water Works to Sue Neighboring Counties, mswmag.com/featured

SAFETY FIRST: Wait! Did You Check Your Gas Detector?

Confined-space entry deaths continue to make headlines. This simple device will save your life. Should you choose a portable gas detector capable of detecting the one hazardous gas you’re most likely to encounter, or a multi-gas detector, capable of detecting several gases simultaneously? mswmag.com/featured

FROZEN & FRAZZLED: What The Heck Is Frazil Ice?

First it forms. Then it multiplies. Then it attaches to underwater structures like water system intakes. It’s called frazil ice, and it’s led to the frazzled nerves of managers of surface water systems, especially those along the Great Lakes. Learn what municipalities are doing to combat this cold-weather phenomenon. mswmag.com/featured