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Jess leads Tap Score’s scientific program, overseeing all analytical products and services. She holds a PhD in Water Resources and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley.

Jess Goddard Articles

Nitrate in Drinking Water: Risks, Safe Levels & How to Test - BLG036

Quick Guide: Nitrate and Drinking Water

Learn how nitrate enters drinking water, health risks like blue baby syndrome, safe nitrate levels, and the best ways to test and treat your water.

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drinking water pH guide - BLG001

Quick Guide to pH in Drinking Water

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.

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Where is my tap water from? BLG049

Where Does My Tap Water Come From?

The basics of where your water comes fromβ€”from groundwater and surfacewater to rainwater suppliesβ€”along with pollution risks

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Glyphosate: How the Most Common Herbicide Puts Tap Water at Risk

Glyphosate and Tap Water: Are You At Risk?

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.

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

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Ultimate Guide to PFAS in drinking water - BLG201

PFAS in Drinking Water: Everything You Need To Know

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

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Guide to Legionella in Drinking Water - BLG208

Legionella in Drinking Water: What You Need to Know At Home or Away

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

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General drinking water quality properties guide - BLG063

General Chemistry of Water

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

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