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In the news: Water freezes at boiling point

Amber Wilson posted on 11/30/2016 3:00:00 AM
In the news: Water freezes at boiling point
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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The Plain Talk Series - #53

Amber Wilson posted on 11/28/2016 2:23:00 AM
The Plain Talk Series - #53
Today's question: Why do the ice cubes from my freezer used to cool my water make the water taste funny?
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| Categories: | Tags: Plain Talk About Drinking Water, taste and odor control, freezer smell, Plain Talk Series | View Count: (2841) | Bookmark and Share
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Remember World Toilet Day

Amber Wilson posted on 11/14/2016 2:07:00 AM
Remember World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is coming up on November 19.
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| Categories: | Tags: World Toilet Day, toilet, sanitation, Water For People, jobs, economy | View Count: (3037) | Bookmark and Share
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Of cats and water towers

Amber Wilson posted on 11/9/2016 5:04:00 AM
Of cats and water towers
Whichever outcome you hoped for in yesterday's election, we can probably all agree that it would be nice to take a breather from politics and focus on something happy.
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Become a certified water operator

Amber Wilson posted on 11/7/2016 2:37:00 AM
Have you ever thought about working in the water industry?
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| Categories: | Tags: water operator, career advancement, careers, certified water operator, Water System Operations series, WSO series | View Count: (2658) | Bookmark and Share
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The Plain Talk Series - #52

Amber Wilson posted on 10/31/2016 2:23:00 AM
Today's question: What is "hard" water?
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| Categories: | Tags: Plain Talk series, Plain Talk About Drinking Water, hard water, minerals, calcium, magnesium, soft water | View Count: (2650) | Bookmark and Share
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Protecting Your Family From Lead Exposure

Amber Wilson posted on 10/27/2016 3:21:00 AM
Protecting Your Family From Lead Exposure
While there are many sources of lead exposure, today there’s growing awareness that some homes have lead in water pipes, fixtures and plumbing. Lead presents health concerns for people of all ages and particularly for infants and young children.
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Happy anniversary to the Clean Water Act

Amber Wilson posted on 10/10/2016 2:39:00 AM
October 18 marks the 44th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.
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| Categories: | Tags: Clean Water Act, federal law, USEPA, CWA, pollution | View Count: (3197) | Bookmark and Share
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Water Treatment and the Olympics

Amber Wilson posted on 10/4/2016 2:51:00 AM
Here's a story about water and the Rio Olympics that is actually inspiring!
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The Plain Talk Series - #51

Amber Wilson posted on 10/3/2016 2:17:00 AM
The Plain Talk Series - #51
Today's question: What information should I look for in the water quality report from my supplier?
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| Categories: | Tags: water quality report, maximum contaminant level, Plain Talk series, Plain Talk About Drinking Water, contaminants | View Count: (2838) | Bookmark and Share
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ABOUT AWWA

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.

CONTACT INFO
  • American Water Works Association
    6666 West Quincy Ave. Denver, CO 80235
  • Phone: 303.794.7711 or 800.926.7337
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