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The Plain Talk Series - #51

Amber Wilson 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

Amber Wilson 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

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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The Plain Talk Series - #49

Amber Wilson 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

Amber Wilson 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

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

Today's question: Is bottled water regulated?

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The Plain Talk Series - #45

Amber Wilson posted on 3/11/2016 7:30:00 AM

Today's question: Which uses more water, a bath or a shower?

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Tips to clean reusable water bottles

Amber Wilson posted on 3/3/2016 4:12:00 AM

When we fill reusable water bottles with good ol' tap water, we may find the container itself gets dirty from time to time from continuous use.

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The Plain Talk Series - #44

Amber Wilson posted on 2/11/2016 7:12:00 AM

Today's question: Before I replace my showerhead, how do I measure how fast my shower is using water?

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Harvesting rainwater in Mexico City

Amber Wilson posted on 1/22/2016 6:48:00 AM

Isla Urbana, an environmental group in Mexico City, Mexico, is a big supporter of rainwater harvesting as a solution to the area's water problem.

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