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Do you want to learn about ice?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/20/2019 11:06:00 AM

The release of Frozen 2 has us thinking about our favorite frozen object.

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Reusing water benefits cows and salmon alike

Dave Gaylinn posted on 4/17/2019 11:56:00 AM

A new filtration system in use at a dairy farm in Washington is reusing water and keeping a Pacific Northwest river clean.

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The best tasting water is where?

posted on 9/27/2018 9:15:00 AM

Where is the best tasting water in the Rocky Mountains and in Minnesota?

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The Plain Talk Series - #62

posted on 4/30/2018 12:18:00 PM

Today's question: Fixing a broken water pipe looks like a dirty job. How is the inside of the pipe cleaned afterward?

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The Plain Talk Series - #61

posted on 11/30/2017 11:32:00 AM

Today's question: How can I tell if my toilet is leaking?

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Imagine a Day Without Water (and water infrastructure)

posted on 10/11/2017 2:56:00 PM

The Wall Street Journal recently published a story shining a light on the connection between aging water and wastewater systems and the loss of those services in hurricane-affected communities.

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The Plain Talk Series - #60

posted on 8/23/2017 9:10:00 AM

Today's question: How is the water from my refrigerator door different from my tap water?

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Brain-eating amoeba in two Louisiana water systems

posted on 6/30/2017 3:08:00 AM

The media is reporting that brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, was discovered in two water systems in Louisiana.

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The Water Buffaloes "Ride With Purpose"

posted on 6/23/2017 4:14:00 AM

The Water Buffaloes move steadily with a purpose, traveling great distances with a mission in mind.

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The Plain Talk Series - #59

posted on 5/26/2017 6:44:00 AM

Today's question: Why does drinking water often look cloudy when first drawn from a faucet?

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