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The Plain Talk Series - #55

posted on 1/20/2017 3:53:00 AM

Today's question: Is urban runoff treated before being discharged into drinking water sources?

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The Plain Talk Series - #54

posted on 12/19/2016 2:45:00 AM

Today's question: What would happen if somebody intentionally put a dangerous chemical in our water?

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The Plain Talk Series - #53

posted on 11/28/2016 2:23:00 AM

Today's question: Why do the ice cubes from my freezer used to cool my water make the water taste funny?

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The Plain Talk Series - #52

posted on 10/31/2016 2:23:00 AM

Today's question: What is "hard" water?

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The Plain Talk Series - #51

posted on 10/3/2016 2:17:00 AM

Today's question: What information should I look for in the water quality report from my supplier?

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It's World Water Week

posted on 9/2/2016 2:04:00 AM

World Water Week is an annual conference in Stockholm, Sweden that brings people engaged in water issues together.

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The Plain Talk Series - #50

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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The Plain Talk Series - #49

posted on 7/8/2016 7:16:00 AM

Today's question: If leaks are such a waste of water, why can't the water utility just fix all of them?

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The Plain Talk Series - #48

posted on 6/10/2016 8:11:00 AM

Today's question: We had a conservation drive in our area and everyone cooperated. Then our water rates went up. Why?

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The Plain Talk Series - #46

posted on 4/8/2016 3:24:00 AM

Today's question: Is bottled water regulated?

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