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The Plain Talk Series - #59

Amber Wilson 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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"Time To Build" water infrastructure

Amber Wilson posted on 5/19/2017 4:33:00 AM

Infrastructure Week is coming to a close, and this year's focus is "Time To Build".

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Support water infrastructure investment as Drinking Water Week ends

Amber Wilson posted on 5/12/2017 3:39:00 AM

As Drinking Water Week comes to an end, we are encouraging people to support investment in the repair and replacement of local water infrastructure.

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Check and fix leaks during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/10/2017 2:08:00 AM

Today we are encouraging people to check and fix leaks inside and outside the home to prevent water waste.

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Get the lead out during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/9/2017 2:57:00 AM

Today we are encouraging people to look for and replace lead-based water pipes and plumbing in their homes.

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Happy Drinking Water Week!

Amber Wilson posted on 5/8/2017 2:00:00 AM

We are kicking off Drinking Water Week today with the theme “Your Water – To Know It Is To Love It”.

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The Plain Talk Series - #58

Amber Wilson posted on 4/13/2017 4:14:00 AM

Today’s question: Is water that meets government drinking water standards absolutely safe?

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The Plain Talk Series - #57

Amber Wilson posted on 3/17/2017 4:12:00 AM

Today’s question: Do oil spills pollute drinking water sources?

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The Plain Talk Series - #56

Amber Wilson posted on 2/17/2017 3:49:00 AM

Today's question: Is distilled water the "perfect" drinking water?

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Winner of Drinking Water Week's artwork contest

Amber Wilson posted on 2/10/2017 4:05:00 AM

Congrats to the winner of AWWA's Drinking Water Week artwork contest - Ama Mensah-Boone from Durham, North Carolina.

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