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The “raw” truth about your water

Amber Wilson posted on 1/8/2018 4:12:00 PM

Here at DrinkTap.org, we like to remind readers to make informed decisions when it comes to drinking water.

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Keep your tap water safe from lead

Amber Wilson posted on 10/23/2017 1:01:00 PM

There are steps you can take to protect you and your family from lead in tap water.

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India’s drinking water crisis

Amber Wilson posted on 8/9/2017 8:03:00 AM

As National Water Quality Month continues, India’s drinking water crisis is examined in the following post by Saranya Balu, an AWWA summer intern.

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Tap water quality in question

Amber Wilson posted on 7/31/2017 11:10:00 AM

Last week an environmental advocacy organization called the Environmental Working Group (EWG), released an update to its “National Drinking Water Database”.

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Washing hands in cold water?

Amber Wilson posted on 6/1/2017 5:20:00 AM

You've probably heard it's best to wash your hands with soap and hot water, but it may now be just as effective to use cold water.

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Get the lead out during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/9/2017 2:57:00 AM

Today we are encouraging people to look for and replace lead-based water pipes and plumbing in their homes.

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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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Be informed about your tap water quality

Amber Wilson posted on 2/14/2017 3:45:00 AM

A clever and perhaps misleading Pur water filters TV campaign puts a fine point on the importance of being informed about your tap water quality.

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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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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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