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Will Cape Town have no water soon?

Amber Wilson posted on 2/14/2018 2:13:00 PM

There is a looming crisis in Cape Town, South Africa - the upcoming loss of all water service.

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Tracking water quality with new app

Amber Wilson posted on 1/22/2018 11:08:00 AM

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality released an easy-to-use app to help them study the state's water quality.

| Categories: | Tags: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, ADEQ, water quality, app, geocoding, Arizona, Arizona Water Watch, Arizona Capitol Times | View Count: (1584) |

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The “raw” truth about your water

Amber Wilson posted on 1/8/2018 4:12:00 PM

Here at DrinkTap.org, we like to remind readers to make informed decisions when it comes to drinking water.

| Categories: | Tags: raw water, water treatment, EPA, well water, consumer confidence report, water contamination | View Count: (4429) |

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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.

| Categories: | Tags: Fourth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, UCMR 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, SDWA, EPA, regulations, testing, water quality, contaminants | View Count: (2081) |

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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.

| Categories: | Tags: Safe Drinking Water Act, SDWA, EPA, regulations, Consumer Confidence Report, CCR, water quality | View Count: (1680) |

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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?

| Categories: | Tags: Plain Talk, Plain Talk Series, Plain Talk About Drinking Water, toilets, leaks, food coloring, flow restrictors | View Count: (1311) |

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Water-saving tips just in time for Thanksgiving

Amber Wilson posted on 11/21/2017 10:30:00 AM

We really like the water-saving tips that were published by Denver Water's TAP.

| Categories: | Tags: Thanksgiving, conservation, Denver Water, TAP, leaks, Drip Calculator | View Count: (1658) |

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World Toilet Day

Amber Wilson posted on 11/17/2017 10:22:00 AM

World Toilet Day is Nov. 19.

| Categories: | Tags: World Toilet Day, UN Water, toilets, sanitation crisis, wastewater | View Count: (1734) |

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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.

| Categories: | Tags: Water Environment Federation, WEF, Pipe Up!, game, puzzle, fatberg, pipes, FOG, value of water, flushable wipes, kids | View Count: (1888) |

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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.

| Categories: | Tags: lead, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, lead poisoning, lead service line, water filter, pipes | View Count: (1873) |