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CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER


Serving as the Chief Science Officer at SimpleLab, Jess Goddard spearheads the scientific program at Tap Score, overseeing all analytical products and services. With a Ph.D. in water resources and a Master's in environmental engineering from UC Berkeley, Jess brings a wealth of expertise to the team. Her leadership ensures the highest standards in our scientific endeavors, contributing to the excellence that defines SimpleLab and Tap Score. When away from her desk, Jess enjoys reading and being outside.

Jess Goddard Articles

Where is my tap water from? BLG049

Where Does My Tap Water Come From?

The basics of where your water comes from—from groundwater and surfacewater to rainwater supplies—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 lays out the facts, like 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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Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for PFAS - BLG180

Quick Guide to Certified Filters for PFAS

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

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Guide to Legionella in Drinking Water

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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THMs and HAAs in Drinking Water - BLG104

Quick Guide: Trihalomethanes and HAA5/HAA9

Long-term exposure to DBPs like TTHMs and HAA5/HAA9 in drinking water can contribute to major health risks—including bladder cancer. Learn more about their potential risks

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