Jess Goddard Articles

Learn why pH matters in drinking water, how to test it, and what to do if it’s too high or low—protect your plumbing, health, and water quality.

The basics of where your water comes from—from groundwater and surfacewater to rainwater supplies—along with pollution risks

Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide that can enter water supplies by agricultural run-off. Test your water for glyphosate and find out if you're at risk

What is fluoride and why is it in drinking water? This quick guide explores how fluoride affects health and what levels are acceptable in drinking water

This ultimate contaminant guide to PFAS in drinking water includes exposure risks and health impacts, as well as PFAS testing and filtration solutions.

Including Aquasana, Brita, Culligan, and more, this affiliate-free guide explores filters certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of PFAS/PFOA/PFOS

Legionella, a naturally occurring freshwater bacteria, are a relatively common nuisance in spas, hotels, and even homes, and can cause health complications.

A guide to everything you need to know about water hardness, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, and alkalinity