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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?

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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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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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The Plain Talk Series - #58

Amber Wilson posted on 4/13/2017 4:14:00 AM

Today’s question: Is water that meets government drinking water standards absolutely safe?

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The Plain Talk Series - #57

Amber Wilson posted on 3/17/2017 4:12:00 AM

Today’s question: Do oil spills pollute drinking water sources?

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The Plain Talk Series - #56

Amber Wilson posted on 2/17/2017 3:49:00 AM

Today's question: Is distilled water the "perfect" drinking water?

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The Plain Talk Series - #55

Amber Wilson posted on 1/20/2017 3:53:00 AM

Today's question: Is urban runoff treated before being discharged into drinking water sources?

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The Plain Talk Series - #54

Amber Wilson posted on 12/19/2016 2:45:00 AM

Today's question: What would happen if somebody intentionally put a dangerous chemical in our water?

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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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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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