Consumers want straight talk about drinking water. They want the truth told plainly in language they understand, but that doesn't talk down to them. They get just that in Plain Talk about Drinking Water, AWWA's top-selling book that answers common consumer questions about tap water. _x000d_
Written in a familiar question and answer format, the book answers 231 questions about drinking water: contaminants (including atrazine and pharmaceuticals), tastes and odors, climate change, chlorine and fluoride, lead in water pipes, bottled water, home treatment devices, water conservation, federal regulations … and many others. _x000d_
Water utilities buy Plain Talk About Drinking Water in quantity (discounts available) to provide copies to Customers who want to be informed about drinking water _x000d_
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School and public libraries, community centers, and senior centers _x000d_
Water utility employees, especially those in customer service and public affairs_x000d_
Newspaper health, science, and lifestyle editors, TV and radio news departments, and Internet news providers_x000d_
Doctor's offices and hospital waiting rooms_x000d_
"A fascinating read that would do well in any community library reference collection." -- Midwest Book Review_x000d_
"A perfect book -- lots of information in simple English. Love the question and answer format." -- Bill Kinman_x000d_

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Plain Talk About Drinking Water is based on the work of Dr. James M. Symons. Dr. Symons has written more than 100 technical articles on drinking water and related subjects. He has received numerous national awards for his research and publications. In addition to serving as the Cullen Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering, University of Houston (retired), Dr. Symons is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, and a lifetime member of the American Water Works Association.

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