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The Plain Talk Series - #59

Amber Wilson posted on 5/26/2017 6:44:00 AM

Today's question: Why does drinking water often look cloudy when first drawn from a faucet?

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'Tis the season to conserve water

Amber Wilson posted on 5/24/2017 6:05:00 AM

Like most people, we love this time of year. The weather is beautiful, the flowers are blooming and the grass is turning green.

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"Time To Build" water infrastructure

Amber Wilson posted on 5/19/2017 4:33:00 AM

Infrastructure Week is coming to a close, and this year's focus is "Time To Build".

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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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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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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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Happy Drinking Water Week!

Amber Wilson posted on 5/8/2017 2:00:00 AM

We are kicking off Drinking Water Week today with the theme “Your Water – To Know It Is To Love It”.

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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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The best tasting water in Georgia

Amber Wilson posted on 4/21/2017 4:58:00 AM

Earlier this month at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Spring Conference & Expo, taste test competitors attended to try to be deemed the "Best Drinking Water in the State".

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How to bacon responsibly

Amber Wilson posted on 4/18/2017 3:46:00 AM

Did you know you're not supposed to dump fats, oils and grease (FOG) down the drain?

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