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How to test your water for carcinogens - BLG033

How to Test Your Drinking Water for Carcinogens

Like any contaminant exposure, understanding how exposure to carcinogens connects to health outcomes is very complex. This quick guide lists some of the water contaminants linked to cancer as well...

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Why do water samples vary? - BLG124

Water Test Results: Why They Vary and Why it Matters

Whether you’re a repeat customer comparing results of several water tests, or just want to know more about factors that can cause variability in water chemistry, this quick guide will...

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Top Reasons To Test Your Drinking Water - BLG027

Why People Test Their Water

Whether you want to find the cause of an unusual color or smell, to choose an appropriate water treatment system, or are simply curious about what flows from your tap,...

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Total THMs and HAA5 in Drinking Water Quick Guide

Quick Guide: Trihalomethanes and HAA5/HAA9

Chlorine remains the leading method of water disinfection in the United States due to its cost-effectiveness. However, chlorination may result in some unintended consequences. Read more to learn about disinfection...

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MCL and MCLG - Drinking Water Standards Explained

What Is The Difference Between MCLG and MCL?

There are thousands of acronyms used by the EPA, water engineers, and public health practitioners. We're here to provide clarity on some of these important water-related acronyms that you'll see...

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Quick Guide: Best Water Test Kits for New Homeowners

Quick Guide: Best Water Test Kits for New Homeowners

Read this quick guide to help new and prospective homeowners understand if they need to test their water and, if so, what to test it for.

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Is my water filter working?

How Do I Know If My Water Filter Is Working?

The only way to truly know your filter is really effective is to test your water. Read on to learn the best way to check if you water filter is working...

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Quick Guide to Certified Filters for PFAS

Quick Guide to Certified Filters for PFAS

This affiliate-free guide contains a comprehensive list of which filters are certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of PFAS, why that’s so important, and how to make sense of...

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