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Great Lakes water levels rise to record-breaking recovery

Amber Wilson posted on 12/12/2014 2:59:37 AM

Here is some good news for the Midwest region - Lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior each saw their water levels rise from a previous record low set just in January 2013.

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Happy 40th anniversary to the Safe Drinking Water Act!

Amber Wilson posted on 12/9/2014 5:40:00 AM

The Safe Drinking Water Act, the law that ensures that when we turn on any faucet clean and safe water comes out, is turning 40 years old on Dec. 16.

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Recent 60 Minutes segment focuses on water

Amber Wilson posted on 12/5/2014 2:00:00 AM

60 Minutes’ recent “Water” segment focused on our depleting water supply, and how to combat that, many regions are turning to pumping groundwater for use.

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Chicago home to largest water treatment plant in the world

Amber Wilson posted on 12/3/2014 7:58:00 AM

The James W. Jardine Plant in Chicago is the largest water treatment plant in the world.

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Conserve is the word this Thanksgiving

Amber Wilson posted on 11/26/2014 2:58:00 AM

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so we have some thoughts on how to converse water during this time.

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The Plain Talk Series - #29

Amber Wilson posted on 11/21/2014 5:48:00 AM

Today's question: Is tap water safer in one area of a community as compared with another?

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Fun packaging turns toilet paper into fruit

Amber Wilson posted on 11/18/2014 8:10:00 AM

The geniuses at Latona Marketing have come up with a packaging design that wraps toilet paper up to look like various fruits.

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World Toilet Day is Nov. 19

Amber Wilson posted on 11/14/2014 4:43:00 AM

This day has been established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the 2.5 billion people around the world who do not have access to a toilet.

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Drought hits Brazil

Amber Wilson posted on 11/11/2014 6:05:00 AM

Similar to some regions of the United States right now, such as in California, parts of Brazil are also facing a drought right now too.

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Breweries in Richmond, Virginia get discounts on wastewater bills

Amber Wilson posted on 11/7/2014 4:47:00 AM

A city ordinance that was passed last week in Richmond, Virginia will have a big impact on local breweries.

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