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Drinking Water Week artwork contest winner announced

Amber Wilson posted on 2/25/2016 7:07:00 AM

Each year, we choose at least one student's submitted artwork from our artwork contest to be featured in material for our annual Drinking Water Week campaign.

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Celebrating Global Day of the Engineer

Amber Wilson posted on 2/23/2016 3:00:00 AM

We told you about celebrating Engineers Week this week, but now don't forget to celebrate Global Day of the Engineer tomorrow - Feb. 24.

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Next week is Engineers Week!

Amber Wilson posted on 2/19/2016 3:00:00 AM

Do you know any engineers? If so, make sure to thank them since it's Engineers Week Feb. 21-27!

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Answering questions about lead in tap water

Amber Wilson posted on 2/17/2016 3:44:00 AM

With the ongoing situation in Flint, Mich., we thought we’d share our responses to questions from a recent media inquiry about lead in drinking water.

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The Plain Talk Series - #44

Amber Wilson posted on 2/11/2016 7:12:00 AM

Today's question: Before I replace my showerhead, how do I measure how fast my shower is using water?

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The life-changing effects of drinking lemon water

Amber Wilson posted on 2/4/2016 8:13:00 AM

According to a recent article posted on the website The Daily Meal, adding lemon to your daily water can benefit you in a few ways.

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Lead in tap water

Amber Wilson posted on 1/28/2016 6:06:00 AM

For decades now, people have known that ingesting lead is a very bad thing. But while we’ve learned about the dangers of exposure from lead paint and dust, have you considered your tap water as a potential source?

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Harvesting rainwater in Mexico City

Amber Wilson posted on 1/22/2016 6:48:00 AM

Isla Urbana, an environmental group in Mexico City, Mexico, is a big supporter of rainwater harvesting as a solution to the area's water problem.

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Colgate's Super Bowl ad urges us to turn off faucet

Amber Wilson posted on 1/8/2016 2:53:00 AM

Colgate's upcoming Super Bowl ad, simply entitled "Save Water", will encourage consumers to turn off the faucet while brushing their teeth.

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Shower head that helps track water usage

Amber Wilson posted on 1/6/2016 5:03:00 AM

The Consumer Electronics Show is going on right now in Las Vegas, and there are some cool gadgets coming out - like a shower head that helps track your water usage while in the shower.

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