#h2olloween LIST: 7 comic-book characters’ alter egos, and the water careers they could have had

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• October 30th, 2015
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Heroes of comic books and movies make for great costumes for all ages. But are they also indicators of career options? Captain America: The Winter Soldier filmed in Cleveland in 2013, and before the release, we spent time examining whether famous characters’ alter egos’ skill sets made them viable...

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LOOK: What happens one hour after drinking one glass of tap water

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• July 31st, 2015
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The possible health effects of a can of soda have been blogged and tweeted about for a long time, most recently in an infographic that made its rounds this week. How your body responds to a glass of tap water? Perhaps even more shocking. View full size.

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#INFOGRAPHIC: When all is said and dung, what do sewers and elephants have in common? #WorldElephantDay

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• August 12th, 2014
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In honor of World Elephant Day, we’re reposting an infographic we designed for Cleveland Metroparks Zoo a while back.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Could Captain America use a manhole cover as his shield?

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• April 2nd, 2014
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It’s not made of vibranium, but could a manhole cover keep Cap protected?Original Captain America rendering—without the manhole cover—by R. Meinerding. The latest Captain America movie is big news in Cleveland, and particularly big news with us at the Sewer District. So that led us to an obvious question:...

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HEROES: Could these superheroes’ alter egos have found better career options?

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• March 12th, 2014
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As Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” release date edges closer and closer—an event in which we hold particular interest—we’ve got superheroes on the brain. Of course, Captain America’s alter ego was Steve Rogers, whose comic book origins state he was a fine arts student and budding illustrator....

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INFOGRAPHIC: Fossilized feces? What dinosaurs left behind still fascinates. #DinoDoo

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• February 12th, 2014
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Haplocanthosaurus skeletal mount at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Scott Robert Anselmo via Wikipedia. In our business, there is much to talk about when it comes to our “business.” Our bodily functions and trips to the bathroom every day account for much of the flow we treat and...

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TIPS: The #12clogs of Christmas [#infographic and video]

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• December 13th, 2013
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but here’s a wish list of a different kind. If you whistle while you work preparing for holiday gatherings, here’s a new take on a Christmas tune that will help you (or your guests) remember what not to put down the...

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LIST: 10 ways to protect your plumbing if you’re hosting holiday guests

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• November 26th, 2013
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‘Tis the season when your bathrooms could be working overtime. Are they ready for the holidays? If you’re hosting any holiday get-togethers, don’t overlook one of the most essential rooms in your home. @ItsThePlumber Tim McKenna posted great tips to check before your guests arrive to ensure your bathroom...

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LIST: 10 ways Buzzfeed lists have inspired us to, well, make more lists

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• October 23rd, 2013
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1. Lists give us a reason to post awesome photos. 2. And goofy gifs.   3. Wastewater treatment is a difficult process. Lists and graphics help us make things easier to understand. 4. Lists make great infographics. 5. Lists tell great stories. 6. Lists can help us connect topics...

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LIST: Friday’s 13 fears of water, storms, lakes, and fish

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• September 13th, 2013
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Our clean-water work should inspire confidence in the community, but we found there are also many phobias associated with many aspects of our daily duties. Here are 13 we found.

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