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Lithium in tap water

Lithium and Tap Water

An overview of the potential benefits of lithium in your drinking water.

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Heavy Metals and Bioaccumulation explained

Heavy Metals And Bioaccumulation: What You Need to Know

Heavy metals are natural elements that—in high doses—are poisonous to humans. What are heavy metals, and what does it mean for them to bioaccumulate? Why is heavy metals bioaccumulation dangerous...

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How Long Will My Pet Fish Live?

How Long Will My Pet Fish Live?

Have you ever brought home a brand new pet fish, only to have it turn belly-up as soon as you get it into its tank? Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common occurrence...

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Why Is Uranium In Drinking Water?

Why Is Uranium In Drinking Water?

If you knew that your drinking water was contaminated with uranium, what concerns would you have? We have created a guide to explain the concerns of uranium contaminated water: where...

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