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Common Pathogens in Drinking Water - BLG078

Quick Guide to Pathogens in Drinking Water

Discover common pathogens that contaminate drinking water, the health risks they pose, and how to test and protect your water at home with Tap Score.

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Quick Guide to Spring Water - BLG119

Quick Guide to Spring Water

Spring water is groundwater that naturally flows to the surface. The best way to tell if spring water is safe to drink is to test it. Find out how and...

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Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contamination - BLG133

Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contaminants

A guide to well water contaminants that covers like cloudiness or weird smells and tastes as well water testing and filtration recommendations

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Should I Boil My Water Before Drinking? BLG162

Is Boiled Water Pure?

Does boiling your water make it safe to drink? Find out if boiling tap water can get rid of all bacteria and chemicals and how it changes the way water...

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Parents Guide to Tap Water Testing - BLG029

Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Safety

Is tap water safe for your baby? You should test your water to find out—drinking water analysis can help you keep your children safe at home

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The Ultimate Tap Water Odor Guide

The Ultimate Tap Water Odor Guide

Whether smelly water is coming from your drain, your pipes, or your water supply, this guide has all the stinks—and their sources—covered.

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Ultimate Guide to Discolored Tap Water

The Complete Guide to Discolored Tap Water

Understanding why your water is yellow, brown, rusty, green, cloudy, murky, or oily is crucial to making sure your tap water is safe to drink.

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ultimate tap water taste guide

The Ultimate Tap Water Taste Guide

Why does my water taste weird? The new and improved ultimate tap water taste guide has all your bases—bitter, metallic, sweet, salty, plastic—covered.

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