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In the news: Water freezes at boiling point

Amber Wilson posted on 11/30/2016 3:00:00 AM

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

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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Thanksgiving water conservation

Amber Wilson posted on 11/21/2016 2:50:00 AM

We like to post reminders before Thanksgiving about conserving water, since that is a big cooking day for many.

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Remember World Toilet Day

Amber Wilson posted on 11/14/2016 2:07:00 AM

World Toilet Day is coming up on November 19.

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Of cats and water towers

Amber Wilson posted on 11/9/2016 5:04:00 AM

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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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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Protecting Your Family From Lead Exposure

Amber Wilson posted on 10/27/2016 3:21:00 AM

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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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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Help for Hurricane Matthew Victims

Amber Wilson posted on 10/11/2016 2:08:00 AM

As we've all been reading in the news, Hurricane Matthew has wreaked havoc across the Caribbean and Southeastern United States.

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