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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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The Plain Talk Series - #55

Amber Wilson posted on 1/20/2017 3:53:00 AM

Today's question: Is urban runoff treated before being discharged into drinking water sources?

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The Plain Talk Series - #54

Amber Wilson posted on 12/19/2016 2:45:00 AM

Today's question: What would happen if somebody intentionally put a dangerous chemical in our water?

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Happy anniversary to the Safe Drinking Water Act

Amber Wilson posted on 12/15/2016 2:03:00 AM

December 16 marks the 42nd anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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The Plain Talk Series - #53

Amber Wilson posted on 11/28/2016 2:23:00 AM

Today's question: Why do the ice cubes from my freezer used to cool my water make the water taste funny?

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The Plain Talk Series - #52

Amber Wilson posted on 10/31/2016 2:23:00 AM

Today's question: What is "hard" water?

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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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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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