# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Skeptical Guide to Drinking Water with Ally Berry of Aqua Diary
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Is your tap water safe? Should you trust bottled water? And why do so many communities struggle to get clear answers?

Join us for a thought-provoking presentation by Ally Berry, environmental scientist and host and producer of the AquaDiary Podcast, as she explores the surprising forces shaping what we believe about the water we drink.

Drawing from firsthand investigations into Hoosick Falls’ PFOA contamination, Love Canal’s toxic legacy, and years of experience in watershed management, Berry reveals how misinformation, corporate incentives, institutional failures, and competing interests can all distort our understanding of water quality. Whether the message is designed to scare us or reassure us, the result is often the same: public confusion and delayed action.

Rather than encouraging cynicism, Berry argues for something more powerful—careful, evidence-based skepticism. Learn how asking better questions can help cut through fear, challenge complacency, and build a healthier relationship with one of our most essential resources.

About the Speaker:
Ally Berry is a lake and watershed management specialist with nearly a decade of experience in water quality and watershed protection. She currently manages more than 40 lake and reservoir projects across the United States and hosts AquaDiary, a weekly podcast that makes the science of drinking water accessible to everyone. Since launching in 2026, the podcast has reached Apple’s Top 200 Science Podcasts and grown to more than 10,000 YouTube subscribers.

Free and open to the public. Questions and discussion will follow the presentation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/a-skeptical-guide-to-drinking-water-with-ally-berry-of-aqua-diary/200030584377527
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, art, fine-arts, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 71

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Amherst
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1310 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14228
- **lat**: 42.99798
- **long**: -78.80045
- **full address**: 1310 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14228

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Skeptical Guide to Drinking Water with Ally Berry of Aqua Diary being held?
  - **A:** A Skeptical Guide to Drinking Water with Ally Berry of Aqua Diary takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1310 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14228.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Skeptical Guide to Drinking Water with Ally Berry of Aqua Diary?
  - **A:** A Skeptical Guide to Drinking Water with Ally Berry of Aqua Diary is organized by Center for Inquiry Western New York.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Skeptical Guide to Drinking Water with Ally Berry of Aqua Diary is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Amherst, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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