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Water Blogged
Read everything water...blogged. Scroll below to find article topics spanning from water treatment and system technology updates to conservation tips and employee news—and more.
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Watering 101: A Guide to Efficient Hydration
Water-efficient gardening and lawn care can have a significant impact on water conservation and water bills.
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Top 4 Benefits of AMI Meters for Water Utility Customers
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, or AMI for short, are high-tech water meters that have lots of new features.
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Knowing Your Water is Safe to Drink
The availability of safe and high quality drinking water is a top concern for many homeowners — and for San Jose Water (SJW).
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Your Top Water Rate Questions Answered
We answer your questions on why water rates increased, what triggers the adjustment, how they are implemented and what customers can do to manage their bills.
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Making the Grade: ASCE Releases 2017 Water Infrastructure Report Card
Here’s what you need to know about what ASCE found regarding the nation’s water infrastructure:
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Create a Beautiful California Garden with These 6 Tools
Planning is key to growing a beautiful and sustainable California garden. Use these six tools to build a water-smart garden to enjoy year round.
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Flushing Out the Facts — and Myths — About Water-Efficient Toilets
Replace water-guzzling toilets with high-efficiency toilets, which can dramatically lower your water usage and lower your water bills.
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Where Does Your Water Dollar Go?
It can be easy to take water for granted, but this breakdown of costs shows you exactly what’s involved in bring water to the tap.
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