/* Shared persistent independence disclosure for all WaterWorks public pages. */
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.independence-banner a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #fff;outline-offset:2px}
html{scroll-padding-top:112px}
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@media print{.independence-banner{position:static;box-shadow:none;background:#fff;color:#111;border:2px solid #333}.independence-banner p,.independence-banner strong,.independence-banner a{color:#111}}

/* Ensure keyboard users can see the skip link above the sticky notice. */
body .skip-link:focus{position:fixed;top:10px;left:12px;z-index:2000}