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Protect your water source during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/8/2018 9:46:00 AM

We are happy to be celebrating such an important week with so many across North America.

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The Plain Talk Series - #62

Amber Wilson 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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Drinking Water Week national artwork contest winner

Amber Wilson posted on 4/13/2018 1:09:00 PM

This year's Drinking Water Week national artwork contest winner is Jackson Lee from Durham, North Carolina.

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Protecting our water sources on World Water Day

Amber Wilson posted on 3/16/2018 9:33:00 AM

This year's theme of "Nature for Water" draws attention to the solutions found in nature for the water challenges faced worldwide.

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The importance of UCMR 4 testing

Amber Wilson posted on 12/15/2017 11:49:00 AM

Testing begins for the Fourth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4) next month.

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Happy anniversary Safe Drinking Water Act!

Amber Wilson posted on 12/12/2017 11:19:00 AM

December 16 is the 43rd anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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The Plain Talk Series - #61

Amber Wilson 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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The Plain Talk Series - #60

Amber Wilson 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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Understand your tap water during National Water Quality Month

Amber Wilson posted on 8/3/2017 8:01:00 AM

August is National Water Quality Month.

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Tap water quality in question

Amber Wilson posted on 7/31/2017 11:10:00 AM

Last week an environmental advocacy organization called the Environmental Working Group (EWG), released an update to its “National Drinking Water Database”.