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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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New game highlights problem plaguing water systems

Amber Wilson posted on 10/31/2017 9:15:00 AM

AWWA and WEF recently teamed up to create a new children's activity - Pipe Up! - a series of puzzles to help children learn various aspects of water services and the value they bring to our everyday lives.

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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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ACE17 is right around the corner

Amber Wilson posted on 6/7/2017 2:01:00 AM

Starting Sunday, we'll be at our Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE17) in Philadelphia!

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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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Care for your pipes this Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/11/2017 3:42:00 AM

Today we are encouraging people to care for their homes' pipes.

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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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Caring for your home's pipes

Amber Wilson posted on 10/24/2016 3:38:00 AM

We write about caring for your home's pipes every year, but it's just so important.

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See you at ACE16 in Chicago

Amber Wilson posted on 6/15/2016 7:08:00 AM

It's that time of year, time for our Annual Conference & Exposition!

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Takin' care of your home's pipes

Amber Wilson posted on 12/28/2015 4:00:00 AM

We have some great tips on how to take care of your home's pipes in the winter.

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