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Brushing your teeth in the shower...the ongoing debate

Amber Wilson posted on 7/26/2018 9:09:00 AM

There's a debate many have very strong opinions on - whether or not to brush your teeth in the shower.

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It's Smart Irrigation Month!

Amber Wilson posted on 7/10/2018 11:40:00 AM

We're right in the middle of summer, so now is a good time to review some reminders on what it means to be "water wise".

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Meet an engineer during Engineers Week

Amber Wilson posted on 2/22/2018 10:53:00 AM

In celebration of this week's Engineers Week, we talked to Alex Gerling, AWWA's reuse engineer, about her experiences.

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'Green roofs' are in

Amber Wilson posted on 11/10/2017 10:02:00 AM

Denver just approved an initiative requiring rooftop gardens or solar panels be placed on large new buildings, according to an ABC News article.

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Prevent water damage at home while traveling

Amber Wilson posted on 10/9/2017 12:39:00 PM

You don't want to have to worry about water damage or flooding from burst or leaking water pipes while you're traveling or on vacation.

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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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We're in Reader's Digest!

Amber Wilson posted on 7/18/2017 4:52:00 AM

Our very own Drip Calculator was featured in a recent article on Reader's Digest online.

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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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Converting waste in space

Amber Wilson posted on 4/26/2017 3:47:00 AM

In light of setting the American record for most days in space, astronaut Peggy Whitson recently spoke with President Trump about her experience.

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How much water do we really use?

Amber Wilson posted on 12/20/2016 2:53:00 AM

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a new interactive map that shows freshwater use by state every five years over 60 years, from 1950 to 2010.

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