May 18, 2026
by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice
Data centers run 24/7, generating constant noise from cooling fans, chillers, and generators. Learn how local zoning ordinances are evolving to set decibel limits, require acoustical studies, and protect communities from data center noise pollution.
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Mar 29, 2025
by: Brian Oram| Tags: AI Artificial Intelligence
The Know Your H2O Program has helped millions of private well owners and city water users understand and protect their drinking water quality. Built on 30+ years of science-based expertise, it provides free tools, testing resources, and a step-by-step Path to Clean Water.
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Mar 25, 2025
by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice
Private well owner education and outreach. Well construction, water testing, water treatment, wellhead protection, and healthy drinking water is all part of watershed management and protection.Â
Jan 29, 2025
by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice
Private well water isn't regulated — so testing is up to you. Learn which contaminants to check for, how often to test, and what to do if your results show a problem.
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Jan 04, 2025
by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice
Chloronitramide anion is an emerging contaminant found in city water systems that use chloramines for disinfection. Learn what it is, what the research says about health risks, and practical steps you can take to reduce your exposure.
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Oct 15, 2024
by: Brian Oram| Tags: Advice
Earth Day 1970 a great start, but it is clear the train has run off the rail. Rather than having solid science and planning based on facts, we now live in a time where fear, misinformation, activism, and environmental ideology play a more important role in our culture than actual science and fact.  My attempt to change the course and prevent the 12 Monkeys from winning.
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Apr 23, 2024
by: Brian Oram| Tags: 2025 Pacific Palisades Fire
DO NOT PANIC! - some information is correct, some premature, some incorrect during any potential public hazard situation. We like to believe that everyone dealing with a problem in the public's interest wants to do the right thing and advise properly. Sometimes all of the information is not known. This article walks you through the language and resources you need during a Public Water Advisory.
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