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Life without water would be a drain

Amber Wilson posted on 5/9/2018 8:54:00 AM

We're enjoying all the unique and creative ways individuals, water utilities, government entities, water organizations, schools and other interested ones are celebrating Drinking Water Week!

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Keep your tap water safe from lead

Amber Wilson posted on 10/23/2017 1:01:00 PM

There are steps you can take to protect you and your family from lead in tap water.

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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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Be informed about your tap water quality

Amber Wilson posted on 2/14/2017 3:45:00 AM

A clever and perhaps misleading Pur water filters TV campaign puts a fine point on the importance of being informed about your tap water quality.

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In the news: Water freezes at boiling point

Amber Wilson posted on 11/30/2016 3:00:00 AM

There's a fascinating story in the news today - researchers at MIT discovered that it's possible to keep water in a frozen state, even at temperatures above the boiling point.

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Check for lead service lines during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/3/2016 2:00:00 AM

As Drinking Water Week rolls on, we are encouraging everyone to check for lead service lines in their homes.

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Answering questions about lead in tap water

Amber Wilson posted on 2/17/2016 3:44:00 AM

With the ongoing situation in Flint, Mich., we thought we’d share our responses to questions from a recent media inquiry about lead in drinking water.

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Lead in tap water

Amber Wilson posted on 1/28/2016 6:06:00 AM

For decades now, people have known that ingesting lead is a very bad thing. But while we’ve learned about the dangers of exposure from lead paint and dust, have you considered your tap water as a potential source?

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