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Check and fix leaks during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/10/2017 2:08:00 AM

Today we are encouraging people to check and fix leaks inside and outside the home to prevent water waste.

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Get the lead out during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/9/2017 2:57:00 AM

Today we are encouraging people to look for and replace lead-based water pipes and plumbing in their homes.

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Happy Drinking Water Week!

Amber Wilson posted on 5/8/2017 2:00:00 AM

We are kicking off Drinking Water Week today with the theme “Your Water – To Know It Is To Love It”.

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Converting waste in space

Amber Wilson posted on 4/26/2017 3:47:00 AM

In light of setting the American record for most days in space, astronaut Peggy Whitson recently spoke with President Trump about her experience.

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The best tasting water in Georgia

Amber Wilson posted on 4/21/2017 4:58:00 AM

Earlier this month at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Spring Conference & Expo, taste test competitors attended to try to be deemed the "Best Drinking Water in the State".

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How to bacon responsibly

Amber Wilson posted on 4/18/2017 3:46:00 AM

Did you know you're not supposed to dump fats, oils and grease (FOG) down the drain?

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The Plain Talk Series - #58

Amber Wilson posted on 4/13/2017 4:14:00 AM

Today’s question: Is water that meets government drinking water standards absolutely safe?

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Michigan's unique water towers

Amber Wilson posted on 4/7/2017 2:45:00 AM

Sprinkled across the state, these water towers feature birds and fish, a race car, animals at the Detroit Zoo, and a lot of smiley faces.

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Today is Global Day of the Engineer

Amber Wilson posted on 4/5/2017 2:52:00 AM

We celebrated Engineer's Week a few weeks ago, and now it's Global Day of the Engineer today.

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"Gross" water bottle raises awareness about global water crisis

Amber Wilson posted on 3/24/2017 3:43:00 AM

One Water created a water bottle that appears to be full of gross, unappetizing water.

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