Hydration | News and Events

Facts & Solutions: Lead in Drinking Water

As recently reported in multiple media outlets, high levels of lead are tainting water systems across our country. Here are some data points and facts we have collected to help summarize the issues and challenges facilities and homes are facing: The EPA’s national testing “action level” for lead in water is 15 parts per billion. […]

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Now Hiring: Senior Digital Marketing Specialist

Haws is hiring! If you are interested in joining a forward thinking company that offers competitive wages, excellence benefits, a positive culture that allows the opportunity to learn and grow, and rewards for results, please apply. We are looking to fill the position of Senior Digital Marketing Specialist. If you or someone you know feels they […]

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Haws Presents Donation to Food Bank of Northern Nevada

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is one of several organizations that Haws, a Traynor Family Enterprise, helps to support throughout the year. On Friday, December 11th, Scot McLean from Haws presented a check for $5,865.00 to Jocelyn Lantrip, Director of Marketing and Communications of the Food Bank. The presentation was during the Food Bank’s Annual Christmas Drive. […]

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Haws Employees Continue Quarterly Fundraising for Local SPCA

Haws volunteers and CEO presented the local SPCA with employee raised funds on September 30 at the Haws offices. During the second quarter of 2015, Haws employees hosted multiple fundraisers to raise over $5,800 for the SPCA of Northern Nevada. Recently, Haws volunteers ceremoniously presented the SPCA with their donation at Haws headquarters. The SPCA […]

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Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All

International Day of Peace is an observed holiday around the world, established in 1981 by The United Nations General Assembly. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. The theme of International Day of Peace 2015 is “Partnerships for Peace-Dignity […]

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Editorial Re-post: What Diseases Can You Get From a Water Fountain?

The misconception of drinking fountains carrying diseases fills individuals with a sense of doubt. Many years ago, individuals begin to develop a lack of trust in drinking fountains regardless if it’s realistic. The New York Times article What Diseases Can You Get From a Water Fountain? addresses the concerns of bacteria that one can (or cannot) come […]

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The University of Nevada, Reno’s (UNR) Water Bottle Ban Initiative

The University of Nevada, Reno began their fall semester with a bang at their Taste of Reno event. The event welcomed new and returning students for the fall semester, with over 80 vendors from around the Reno/Sparks community including our Haws® promoting the Brita®Hydration Station®! Recently, The Associated Students of Nevada (ASUN) President, Caden Fabbi,  announced his concern that the […]

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Take Action: Hunger Action Month!

Each quarter, Haws®Corporation supports a specific charity that is voted on by our employees. Our third quarter sponsored charity is, The Food Bank of Northern Nevada. We volunteer to help feed those who are in need as well as raise awareness and donations. The rewarding volunteer work consists of sorting and repacking food at the Food […]

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5 Tips on How to Conserve Water During a Drought

In recent news of California’s drought, now into the fourth year, conserving water will help with this horrible time “California’s cities and towns would be required to cut their water usage by up to 35% or face steep fines under proposed new rules.” (CBS NEWS) Use reusable water bottles. Not only will this help save a buck or […]

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Editorial: We don’t trust drinking fountains anymore, and that’s bad for our health

The invention of the modern drinking fountain in 1906 by Luther Haws was a significant innovation that improved public spaces dramatically by helping to deliver sanitary drinking water to anyone. Today, the number of public drinking fountains is decreasing, and it is leading to problems. This past month, the Washington Post published an article that […]

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Washington Update: No Fines for ‘Minor’ OSHA Violations?

Here at Haws we believe in safety inside and outside of the workplace. We strive to make sure our employees follow Occupational Safety&Health standards to make for healthy and safe workplace. Recently Safety and Health  released an article titled “Washington Update: No Fines for ‘Minor’ OSHA Violations?” Below you can read the introduction of the article. “Should […]

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Chesco Students Test For Water Taste in National Stem Contest

A team of sixth graders in Chester County is to go up against 19 other teams this month in a national competition that asks students to use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems in their communities. The three East Vincent Township students, who studied the quality and taste of their school’s drinking water, […]