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It's still National Water Quality Month

Amber Wilson posted on 8/19/2016 5:05:00 AM

Just a reminder that it's still National Water Quality Month.

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Why the pools turned green at the Rio Olympics

Amber Wilson posted on 8/15/2016 4:07:00 AM

If you've been paying attention to the summer Olympics currently being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you know there has been some recent hoopla over the water in two swimming pools turning green.

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The Plain Talk Series - #50

Amber Wilson posted on 8/11/2016 2:31:00 AM

Today's question: Do I need more water if I'm moving or traveling to a higher altitude?

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How to get delicious tasting tap water

Amber Wilson posted on 8/8/2016 7:04:00 AM

Water Online, an online publication focused on the water industry, recently explored how our "Best of the Best" Tap Water Taste Test works at our annual conference.

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It's National Water Quality Month!

Amber Wilson posted on 8/3/2016 5:13:00 AM

This is a great time to understand where your water comes from and what's in it so you can properly protect its quality.

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Hydropower is in?

Amber Wilson posted on 7/27/2016 4:09:00 AM

According to the Washington Post, a new report out from the U.S. Department of Energy finds that there is room to grow our country’s hydropower sector, aka energy made from water, like from dams.

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Calculating your water footprint

Amber Wilson posted on 7/26/2016 2:42:00 AM

How much water do you think you use in a day? 50 gallons? 75 gallons? 100 gallons?

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Don't trespass while playing Pokémon Go

Amber Wilson posted on 7/22/2016 3:36:00 AM

We have to warn everyone to not trespass near water towers, water storage tanks or water utilities while playing the game.

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It's still Smart Irrigation Month

Amber Wilson posted on 7/20/2016 4:44:00 AM

We posted about this earlier in the month, but this is a reminder that July is Smart Irrigation Month.

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To drink or not to drink tap water in Europe

Amber Wilson posted on 7/15/2016 4:48:00 AM

Summer is a common time for many to go on vacation, and some may even find themselves in Europe during that time.

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