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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”.

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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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