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Does drinking water go bad?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/20/2022 11:18:00 AM

Do we need to dump old water out of water bottles?

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Is lemon juice worth the squeeze?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/30/2021 7:22:00 AM

A recent article in Yahoo! talks about the weight loss benefits of adding lemon juice to water. So is the juice worth the squeeze?

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How to address your home’s water pressure

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/9/2021 10:22:00 AM

Part of being an active water consumer is getting to know your home's water pressure.

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New study about bottled water

Dave Gaylinn posted on 3/1/2021 3:06:00 PM

A new study about bottled water has brought the discussion of whether and when consumers should buy bottled water.

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Avoid the hot tap water shortcut

Dave Gaylinn posted on 2/16/2021 10:38:00 AM

Despite it's perceived convenience, we would advise against is using hot tap water to jumpstart your morning coffee or your evening's spaghetti.

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The price of health, hygiene and convenience

Dave Gaylinn posted on 8/14/2020 10:42:00 AM

When you factor in all its health and hygiene benefits, water becomes a bargain. But there is a price to pay for the convenience of having that water flow from your faucets, showerheads and toilets on demand, every time you need it.

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The Plain Talk Series - #62

Amber Wilson posted on 4/30/2018 12:18:00 PM

Today's question: Fixing a broken water pipe looks like a dirty job. How is the inside of the pipe cleaned afterward?

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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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