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Radioactivity in Drinking Water - BLG044

Is My Water Radioactive?

Discover the hidden risks of radiation in tap water. Learn about radioactive particles, their health effects, and how to test and treat your water for optimal safety. Understand the importance...

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When is water safe to swim in?

When Is It Safe to Swim?—Staying Healthy and Safe in Recreational Waters

Whether you’re going to your local swimming pool or whitewater rafting on a nearby river, it’s important to know that the water is safe before you get in. Read this...

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Bottled Water Fads Exposed

Bottled Water Fads Exposed

Regular tap water is now having to stand up against trendy options like alkaline water, hydrogenated water, vitamin-infused water, and even CBD water. Tap Score has done the work investigating...

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Bottled Water Myths and Facts - Tap Score

Bottled Water: Myths vs. Facts

There are loads misconceptions when it comes to bottled water. From the claim that "bottled water is always sterile and free of contaminants" to "bottled water is regulated more stringently...

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Understanding the Risks in Your Drinking Water

Understanding the Risks in Your Drinking Water

By analyzing the water quality of bottled water, tap water, and household-treated tap water in the San Francisco Bay Area, this study illuminates the trade-offs people face in terms of...

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SimpleLab Bottled Water Study 2022

Bottled Water Study: Study Design

We tested 100 different bottled water products, including Dasani, Aquafina and Liquid Death, and smaller, privately labeled products in the pursuit of answering two questions: What is bottled water quality...

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Lead Testing in Child Care Centers - California

Lead Testing In Child Care Centers: What You Need to Know

Assembly Bill 2370 directly addresses licensed child care centers operating statewide. But actual compliance may still be leaving you with more questions than answers. What exactly is AB 2370 and...

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Toxicology Explained - The Science of Safety

What is Toxicology?

Learn about toxicology and its role in water testing.

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