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HuffPo, We Asked Experts Whether Drinking Days-Old Water Is Dangerous — And Their Answer Was Surprising

I regularly drink from stray glasses of water I see scattered around my house that were poured the day before. I think I'm being efficient and resourceful, but am I being safe?

Experts say there is actually a tipping point at which it is better for your health to dump that glass of water and start afresh.

Kristen Smith, a dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, said that she personally follows a 12-hour rule for a glass of water. After 12 hours, Smith will pour it out and drink a new glass. However, she said you can drink a day-old glass of water "as long as it hasn't been exposed to contaminants or left uncovered."

Microbiologist Jason Tetro, a.k.a. "The Germ Guy," also said 12 hours was the limit for drinking leftover water in glasses. To him, the potential bacterial problems wouldn't come from air contaminants but from the tap. One study found that bacterial cell concentrations in drinking water increase overnight. Infrequently used drinking water taps can also harbor high levels of bacteria.

Sure, dump it out and get fresh, we'll be happy to sell you more.

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Last of the Autumn Light up on time and under budget.

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The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: No Fishy Just Sexy up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.

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WUSA 9, Power outage at water filtration plant triggers essential water use order in Montgomery, Prince George's counties

Nearly two million people in Maryland are under an essential water use only order Tuesday. WSSC Water issued the urgent request following a power outage at the Potomac Water Filtration Plant. Here's what you need to know.

WSSC Water is urging all 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties to only use water for essential purposes effective immediately. Officials say at this time, there is no need to boil water before use, and water is safe.

When you're delivering water to 2 million, even your backups should have backups. 

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: A Salute to Mrs. Justin Verlander  up and awaiting your digital pleasure.

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The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Oktoberfest up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.

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13 News, Tucson,  Three swift-water rescues along Alamo Wash in Tucson

A powerful storm rolled through southern Arizona on Monday, Sept. 13, leading to swift-water rescues, power outages, damage, and closed roads. According to the National Weather Service in Tucson, there were at least three swift-water rescues along the Alamo Wash.


13 News was there for one rescue near 22nd and Kolb. While everyone was out of the vehicle, 13 News found a car in a flooded dip in the road. Another rescue allegedly happened near Grant and Craycroft, behind the Tucson Medical Center. The third one allegedly happened near 5th Street and Wilmot.

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Coffee & Sweater awaiting your digital pleasure.

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ABC News, Water Systems Targeted by Cyberattacks Identified in Over 12 States. What You Need To Know

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Nice Flex up on time and under budget at The Other McCain.

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Just In Weather, Drought Monitor July 16 And Lawn Health Index Improving A Little

There is some encouraging news for Maryland lawns this week.

After several weeks dominated by drought concerns, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows additional improvement across portions of the Mid-Atlantic. While Moderate to Severe Drought remains across much of Central Maryland and Extreme Drought continues on parts of the Eastern Shore, recent rainfall has helped replenish soil moisture and slow the progression of drought in many locations.

This week’s Lawn Health Index remains at 48 out of 100 (Fair). Conditions continue to improve, but long-term rainfall deficits and summer stress are preventing a more significant jump.

Our grass greened up considerably after a few storms a week or two back, but it's starting to look a crispy again in spots. 

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The Baynet, Potomac River Reaches 94 Degrees As Fish Kill Reported In Maryland

Record-breaking water temperatures likely contributed to a fish kill in the Potomac River near Seneca, where Maryland environmental officials recorded an extraordinary 94-degree water temperature following days of extreme heat across the region.

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) confirmed the fish kill in a social media post, saying, “We’re aware of reports of a fish kill in the Potomac River near Seneca. Our biologist recorded water temperatures at a record 94°F. This can trigger a summer turnover event, when layered warm and cold water suddenly mix and oxygen-poor water rises to the surface, stressing fish.”

Although the fish kill occurred in Montgomery County, the Potomac River flows south along the borders of Charles and St. Mary’s counties before emptying into the Chesapeake Bay, making the conditions noteworthy for residents, anglers and boaters throughout Southern Maryland.

The fish kill follows several days of dangerous heat across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Air temperatures climbed into the upper 90s and low 100s across much of the state, with parts of Montgomery County reaching about 100 degrees and nearby Washington, D.C., reaching 102 degrees during the recent heat wave.
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State officials have not announced how many fish were affected or identified the species involved.

If I'm reading the map right, this fish kill occurred up in the riverine Potomac, above Great Falls. I'm not sure I understand their argument about the summer turnover event. However, it was really hot for a few days there.

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Melon Season up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.

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Which, as near as I can figure out translates to Chicken in Water from Thai. Is it a clever pun? I'd like to think so.

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Obligatory World Cup Post up on time and under budget at The Other McCain.

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Bay Journal, Sewer crunch eased, development ban lifted in Baltimore suburbs. Go ahead, make more shit!

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Rebel Yell up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.

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Fox, Filtered water at specific ages could add months to your lifespan decades later, new study finds. Color me skeptical. There are cases of where drinking bad water can kill you, but if you drink water from a regulated water provider, I doubt that added filtration has any benefit. 

The Wombat has Rule Five Sunday: Outstanding In Her Field up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.

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Potomac Conservancy, Sewage spill: The EPA declares the Potomac’s recovery goals are achieved. Why we disagree

The Wombat has Rule 5 Monday: Everything Stops For Tea up and at'em at The Other McCain.

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NBC 4 Washington, Potomac River named nation's most endangered due to data centers, aging infrastructure

The Potomac River got top billing in large part due to the massive sewage spill that dumped over 230 million gallons of raw sewage into the river in January. But even if the spill had never happened, the Potomac would have made the top 10, according to Potomac Riverkeeper Network President Betsy Nicholas.

"We were already under discussions about having it as part of the top 10 endangered rivers at the end of last year," Nicholas told News4 on Tuesday. "So we were gathering information based primarily on the impact of water withdrawals, and then water quality concerns, about data centers."

The American Rivers list cites the "rapid, unchecked buildout of data centers" in the D.C. area as "a significant and growing threat" to the Potomac.  Nicholas says data centers use a lot of water for cooling super-sensitive computers and chips. The more data centers there are, the more water is pulled from local water sources, like the Potomac. "As much as maybe 2 to 4 million gallons a day of water could be used for cooling," Nicholas told News4.

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: It’s (Almost) That Time of Year Again up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.

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WVTF whines Around the Chesapeake Bay, rural communities struggle for money to keep federal waterways open as federal funding dries up. The feds never offered to help dredge our harbor.

The Wombat has Rule Five Sunday: More Hot Girls & Hot Cars up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.

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Bay Journal, Study highlights resistance to ‘retreat’ in face of rising water. Not a terrible article on the choice facing the inhabitants of Smith Island, although it has a "Gorillas in the Mist" feel. 

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ToI, Iranian media says desalination plant on Gulf island non-functional after airstrikes. "Iran’s foreign minister had said a US strike took place on March 7 on Qeshm Island, a popular yet heavily militarized tourist destination for Iranians."

Aljazeera, Iranian attack damages Kuwait power and desalination plant, kills worker. "Kuwaiti authorities say Indian worker killed in attack that also caused ‘significant material damage’ to building."

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: From Those Wonderful Folks Who Gave You Pearl Harbor up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.

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There are a bunch of articles on the Potomac River sewage spill in yesterday's Bay Newsfeed:

D.C. Government, Dept of Health Lifts Potomac River Recreational Advisory for Washington, DC

WaPoo, Is the Potomac River safe? What to know as D.C. lifts water advisory

WRC, Do you feel safe touching the Potomac River? People give mixed reactions after spill

WJLA, District leaders question DC Water over Potomac sewage spill

WTOP, 2 more sections of Potomac Interceptor rated at high risk after massive sewage spill

WUSA 9, Potomac River watermen seek relief as sewage spill stigma devastates oyster season

FWIW, I would be willing to touch the River water; I've done far worse; and I had the Hep A shot. I might even eat Striped Bass or Blue Catfish from below the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. I might still be a little leary about eating oysters from anywhere north of the 301 bridge.

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Because I Can up and at 'em at The Other McCain.

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Bay Journal, Rappahannock Tribe files appeal over withdrawal permit for Virginia river

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Redhead in the Snow up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.

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There are lots of digits being spilled in the Potomac sewage catastrophe:

WRC-NBC: Crews make progress in controlling sewage spill, but timeline remains 4-6 weeks
WTOP News : Progress at Potomac sewer collapse but overflow risk remains, DC Water says
WUSA-CBS: Health concerns grow as Potomac River begins to thaw after massive sewage spill
WJLA-ABC: 'Remnants of sewage' including toilet paper, left behind after wastewater pipe collapse
WDCW-CW: Sewage spill in Potomac River impact fishing industries

Not a good time to go Blue Catfish fishing.

The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Mustang Gal up and garnering clicks at The Other McCain.