Thursday, September 10, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
5 Reasons to Drink Tap Instead of Bottled Water
Agua, wasser, eau, water- It doesn’t matter where you come from or which language you speak, we all know that our bodies need water! We grow up being told the “8x8 rule”- drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day- to properly hydrate our bodies. The dilemma is, have you ever really thought much about the water you’re drinking?
It may sound silly at first and you're probably thinking “Water is WATER- no calories, no fat, no sodium…” but would you believe that there is a big difference economically, nutritionally, and environmentally between tap and bottled water? Here are 5 reasons why you should switch to tap water:
Grab the Microscope
With the FDA regularly testing, you can always be sure that you water is clean of E. coli and bacteria. Bottled water companies do not have to follow these protocols, so you better keep a microscope nearby if you choose to drink bottled.
Another Money Saver
Eating at home, using coupons, and turning lights off are all effective ways to save money, but did you know you could save over $250 a year by eliminating bottled water use? Check out the Bottled Water Cost Calculator and see how much money you could save by switching to tap.
No Bottle, No Problem
Drinking tap water is much more convenient than bottled. Instead of having to first purchase from a store, haul into your home, and then unpack your water into the fridge, all you have to do is grab a glass, turn on a faucet, and voila… water!
Local Support
Increasing your tap water intake will slightly bring up your water bill (still MUCH less than buying bottled), but paying your local water bill helps support the economic circulation in your area, not a giant bottling corporation.
Know What You Are Drinking
With tap, you understand exactly what you are getting in your glass. Bottled water companies do not have to disclose where the water comes from, how it is purified, or what chemicals exist on the bottle. Without these factors, how can customers be sure of what they are putting into their bodies?
In 2009, a large city in Australia became the first city in the World to completely ban the use of bottled water. Now, many other large cities like San Francisco and Chicago are implementing their own rules against bottled water as well. The trend of #DrinkTap is growing globally. The positives of drinking tap water continue to outweigh the negatives… Will you make the switch?
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
The 99th Annual MN American Water Works Association Conference
Join water professionals from across the Midwest at
the Minnesota Section of the American Water Works Association’s (MN AWWA) 99th
Annual Conference in historic Duluth, MN on September 16th-18th. The
conference will continue the Minnesota AWWA’s focus on educating attendees on
water quality and treatment, and public health, safety, and welfare.
The
conference will feature excellent technical sessions from university
professors, engineers, and specialists on topics ranging from blending groundwater
and surface water, to 3D modeling of water systems, to retrofitting water
treatment systems to disinfection using ozone to achieve algal toxin and odor
control.
The conference is a four-day event that will take
place at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center overlooking the beautiful
Lake Superior. With plenty of fantastic lodging options and a bustling scene of
delicious restaurants in the immediate vicinity (Canal Park), it won’t be hard
to consider attending the Minnesota AWWA as a small reprieve from this past August's heat wave.
A Preview of the Events:
Tuesday:
Board Meetings and Water for People for Events (Sporting Clays shooting, Golf and
Fishing Tournaments
Wednesday:
Opening Events, Keynote address, Vendor Exhibitions, Committee Meetings, Best
In Glass Water Taste Test, and MAC Social and Water for People Silent Auction
Thursday
and Friday: Technical Sessions and Speakers, Federal and State
Regulatory Updates, Business Lunch & Election, Appreciation Dinner and
Awards Presentation
A portion of the conference will be devoted to
several competitions and contests including Best in Glass, Pipe Tapping, Meter
Madness, and new competition Hydrant Hysteria. Learn more about the
competitions on the Minnesota Section website.
The four-day conference will focus on the importance
of the various ways we treat and use water and the impact we have on the
world’s most important natural resource. Don’t miss the chance to learn from and
meet with the region’s top water professionals at the 99th Annual
Minnesota AWWA Conference.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Land of 10,000 Lakes, and a Few Amazing Waterparks
Minnesota’s weather is often highlighted in the national news or the latest Hollywood film as nothing but snow, wind and subzero temperatures (and overly illustrative strong accents). Fortunately, we do experience our share of hot and sunny weather. Although we are known as the land of 10,000 lakes, Minnesota also has some pretty amazing water parks! Take a look at some of our favorite locations & make a plan to check them out to beat the heat and enjoy the summer.
One of our top water park picks is the Rapid River Lodge & Waterpark in Brainerd. This water park has a 240-foot body slide, a 240-foot aqua slide, a lazy river, basketball courts and much more! The lodge also offers many different specials throughout the summer to make it a cheap weekend destination for you and your family.
If you are looking for an outdoor waterpark adventure, Maple Grove has a fantastic option with the Grove Cove! This aquatic center offers both indoor and outdoor pools for you to cool off in, as well as log-walks, water sprays, and even a tot-walk for the little ones. Along with the pools & water slides, there are family friendly concessions that everyone in the family will enjoy. They offer many different specials throughout the summer so make sure to check them out before your next visit.
For those who want to enjoy a water park that is especially family friendly, the Richfield Outdoor Pool includes a wading area with aquatic toys for the younger generations in the family, and wheelchair accessible pools for the older generations. There are also water volleyball courts for the more athletic members of the family. Also, the Richfield Outdoor Pool has many different umbrella covered tables for families who may want to enjoy a picnic after a dip in the pool. As you can see, this pool is family friendly and a must-see this summer!
Yet another great outdoor water park location is Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls. This park includes four different water slides, a lazy river, Wild Adventure Island, and more! Wild Mountain is also one of the only places in Minnesota to offer an Alpine slide. This park makes it easy to spend a whole day enjoying the water and the weather. They also offer go-karting and many other fun outdoor activities that will make you return every summer.
As you can see, Minnesota may be the land of 10,000 lakes, but we also have tons of amazing water parks to enjoy throughout the warm summer months! Make sure to take advantage of them on the next hot summer day with your friends & family!
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
99th Annual MN AWWA Conference: Vendor Toolkit
Join Us in a SOCIAL TOAST to
the
99th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference!
STEP ONE: CONNECT WITH US!
Follow/connect
with the Minnesota AWWA. Please Note: To create true/real activity, you
MUST do more than follow….. Please create a pose, like, share, comment,
tweet, retweet, etc.
Social Media
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Page Name
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Link
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Facebook
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Minnesota
AWWA
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Facebook
Event Page
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Minnesota
AWWA Annual Conference
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Twitter
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Minnesota
AWWA
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LinkedIn
Group
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Minnesota
AWWA Events
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STEP TWO: GET ACTIVE!
Shout out to attendees
and vendors! Create activity! The more the merrier!
FACEBOOK
Join the Facebook Event page to advertise your
activities, promote your booth/company/services, share updates, posts, special
offers, promotions for dinner specials, tag vendors/conference attendees and please
share your excitement. Use @ in your posts to tag the @Minnesota AWWA Facebook
Page
Attached graphics for use,
please add your logo:
S @MinnesotaAWWA
Members We Can’t Wait To See You In Duluth.
S @MinnesotaAWWA Attendees Pick Up Your (VENDOR) Swag At
Booth#
S Don’t Be Uncouth; Visit Our Booth; While In Duluth! @MinnesotaAWWA
TWITTER
Use the official Minnesota AWWA conference hashtag #MNAWWA
to share promotions and specials.
S Welcome @MinnesotaAWWA
Members! Visit Booth XXX #MNAWWA
LINKEDIN GROUP
Are you
presenting, participating in a competition event and/or exhibiting? Join
Minnesota AWWA Events and share your topic/story/title to create discussion.
STEP THREE: HELP US HELP YOU!
Want assistance? We can help! Please share any materials you
create nathan@daytamarketing.com; we
will be glad to advertise and share your excitement!
99th Annual MN AWWA Conference: Local Establishment Toolkit
Join Us in a SOCIAL TOAST to
the
99th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference!
STEP ONE: CONNECT WITH US!
Follow/connect
with the Minnesota AWWA. Please Note: To create true/real activity, you
MUST do more than follow….. Please create a pose, like, share, comment,
tweet, retweet, etc.
Social Media
|
Page Name
|
Link
|
Facebook
|
Minnesota
AWWA
|
|
Facebook
Event Page
|
Minnesota
AWWA Annual Conference
|
|
Twitter
|
Minnesota
AWWA
|
|
LinkedIn
Group
|
Minnesota
AWWA Events
|
STEP TWO: GET ACTIVE!
Shout out to attendees
and vendors! Create activity! The more the merrier!
FACEBOOK
Join the Facebook Event page to share updates, posts,
special offers, promotions for dinner specials, tag vendors/conference
attendees and please share your excitement. Use @ in your posts to tag
the @Minnesota AWWA Facebook
Page
Attached graphics for use:
S Welcome @MinnesotaAWWA Members! (add member specials)
S No water, No beer. @Minnesota AWWA
S @Minnesota
AWWA FREE water for all attendees!
TWITTER
Use the official Minnesota AWWA conference hashtag #MNAWWA
to share promotions and specials.
S Welcome @MinnesotaAWWA
Members!
STEP THREE: HELP US HELP YOU!
Want assistance? We can help! Please share any materials you
create nathan@daytamarketing.com; we
will be glad to advertise and share your excitement!
2015 Minnesota AWWA Annual Conference Blog
99th Annual MN AWWA Conference: Attendee Toolkit
99th Annual Minnesota AWWA Conference!
STEP ONE: CONNECT!
Go
to social sites to follow/connect with the Minnesota AWWA for conference
updates.
Please Note: Social media
policies have changed. To create true/real activity, you MUST do more
than follow….. Please create a post,
like, share, comment, tweet, retweet, etc.
Social Media
|
Page Name
|
Link
|
Facebook
|
Minnesota
AWWA
|
|
Facebook
Event Page
|
Minnesota
AWWA Annual Conference
|
|
Twitter
|
Minnesota
AWWA
|
|
LinkedIn
Group
|
Minnesota
AWWA Events
|
STEP TWO: GET ACTIVE!
Let’s create
activity!
FACEBOOK
Join the
Facebook Event page referenced above. Please share your updates, posts and your
excitement. We will be sharing vendor updates and offers from local
establishments.
TWITTER
The official
Minnesota AWWA conference hashtag is #MNAWWA. Use it to share updates and stay current during
the conference and WIN PRIZES. We plan to conduct a Social Toast LIVE Twitter Contest during the
conference. There will also be special
offers from local establishment throughout the conference.
LINKEDIN GROUP
Are you
presenting, participating in a competition event and/or exhibiting? Join
Minnesota AWWA Events and share your story and create discussion.
STEP THREE: HELP US HELP YOU!
We’ve created materials for you
to share. Any materials you create, please send them to us at nathan@daytamarketing.com. We will
help advertise and share your excitement!
2015 Minnesota AWWA Annual Conference Blog
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