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Working to move the Big Thompson River in Loveland, Colo.

Amber Wilson posted on 11/1/2013 2:50:00 AM

Many Colorado communities are still reeling from the devastating flood this fall. One such community, Loveland, is dealing with the aftereffects of a distressed water system that was left damaged from the flood.

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Project decades in the making – water tunnel serving all of Manhattan now complete

Amber Wilson posted on 10/31/2013 3:09:00 AM

A water tunnel that serves all of Manhattan, New York, is now open for usage.

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Private Well Owner Tip Sheet from the National Ground Water Association

Amber Wilson posted on 10/24/2013 6:44:00 AM

The National Ground Water Association, in cooperation with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, has developed a free monthly Private Well Owner Tip Sheet.

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This week is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Amber Wilson posted on 10/23/2013 8:14:00 AM

This week, Oct. 20 – 26, is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future”, highlighting the importance of parents and caretakers reducing a child’s exposure to lead to prevent serious health effects.

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This week is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Amber Wilson posted on 10/23/2013 8:02:00 AM

This week, Oct. 20-26, is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. This year's theme is "Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future", highlighting the importance of parents and caretakers reducing a child's exposure to lead to prevent serious health effects.

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The Plain Talk Series - #16

Amber Wilson posted on 10/18/2013 2:34:00 AM

Today's question: Are water utilities prepared for natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods?

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Pregnant women shouldn't drink tap water?

Amber Wilson posted on 10/16/2013 5:57:00 AM

The Weather Channel published an interesting article online about why it is thought that pregnant women may need to cautiously drink tap water.

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New Jersey American Water’s incredible sand sculpture

Amber Wilson posted on 10/10/2013 6:47:00 AM

This summer, the New Jersey American Water created an amazing sand sculpture on the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey to raise awareness of the U.S.’s aging water infrastructure.

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The toil of flushable wipes on U.S. sewer systems

Amber Wilson posted on 10/9/2013 6:36:00 AM

You may remember our blog post from a couple of months ago about the “fatberg” in the London sewers – caused in part by “flushable” wipes.

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Lending a hand to fight the global water crisis

Amber Wilson posted on 10/3/2013 5:36:00 AM

WaterStep, an organization using technology and training to assist needed communities with sustainable water solutions, presents a thought-provoking infographic on its website that outlines the global consequences for people who have no reliable access to safe water.

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