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The Plain Talk Series - #45

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

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

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

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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The Plain Talk Series - #43

posted on 12/29/2015 2:53:00 AM

Today's question: Is water with chlorine in it safe to drink?

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Takin' care of your home's pipes

posted on 12/28/2015 4:00:00 AM

We have some great tips on how to take care of your home's pipes in the winter.

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House in Mexico City that creates its own water

posted on 12/21/2015 3:46:00 AM

Last week, we wrote about a houseboat that is in the works that will create its own energy and water, and now we are reading about a house that has already been built that is doing that too.

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The Plain Talk Series - #41

posted on 11/17/2015 7:54:00 AM

Today's question: How concerned should I be about a leaky toilet?

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Minneapolis-Saint Paul's decorated water towers

posted on 11/17/2015 7:49:00 AM

We just read in Star Tribune, the Minnesota Department of Health Drinking Water Protection Program's newsletter, about three water towers in Minneapolis-Saint Paul that had been decorated.

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