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What is Toxicology?

To know if your environment impacts your health, we rely on research in the field of toxicology. What is toxicology? We’re here to break down the jargon. Read this primer...

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Quick guide to fluoride in drinking water - BLG103

Why Is Fluoride Used in Water Treatment?

What is fluoride and why is it used in water treatment? This quick guide to fluoride in drinking water lays out all the facts, including how it affects health, acceptable...

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7 Common Pathogens in Drinking Water

7 Pathogens that Contaminate Drinking Water

While water systems work hard to ensure that water safe to drink, it doesn’t mean that your water 100% free from microorganisms. Bacteria, virus, and other pathogen contamination may still...

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THMs and HAAs in Drinking Water - BLG104

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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Should I Boil My Water Before Drinking? BLG162

Is Boiled Water Pure?

Boiling your water addresses only a small fraction of water quality concerns, and in some cases, it can make other issues worse. Read more to know the facts about boiling your...

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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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Parents Guide to Tap Water Testing - BLG029

Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Safety

If you’re expecting a child or already have an infant or toddler in the home, your drinking water quality is more important than ever. We’ve prepared the following scenario guide...

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How Is Bottled Water Regulated?

How Is Bottled Water Regulated?

To better understand the bottled water industry, it is important to take a look at the regulations that govern it.

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Radioactivity in Drinking Water - BLG044

Is My Water Radioactive?

Radioactivity can cause irreparable damage to your body that stays hidden for years, or even across generations. Here's a guide to help you understand what radiation really is and what...

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