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Johnny Pujol, CEO of SimpleLab, is devoted to advancing environmental laboratory logistics, ensuring each stage—from sample collection to results—is clear, easy, and insightful. Holding a Master's in Engineering from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor's in Economics from Boston University, Johnny brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business insight to his role. Outside of SimpleLab, you can find him training for Pentathlons or writing spy fiction.

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What do Berkey Water Filters Remove? - BLG192

What Do Berkey Water Filters Remove?

Explore an unbiased, affiliate-link-free analysis of Berkey Water Filters. See how effective they are at making your tap water safer to drink

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what's the best home water test kit in 2025? - BLG136

The Best Home Water Testing Kits of 2025

New York Times’ Wirecutter named Tap Score testing the “best water quality test kit for your home.” Tap Score offers accurate results for over 1000+ contaminants

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Unbiased Guide to What Brita Pitchers Filter Out  - BLG193

What Do Brita Pitchers Filter Out?

Do Brita pitcher filters actually make for safer tap water? An unbiased overview of what Brita water filters really do for your drinking water.

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How do you choose the best water filter in 2025? - BLG193

How Do You Pick the Best Water Filter for Your Home in 2025?

How Do You Pick the Best Water Filter? Make the right decision thanks to our guide to choosing the water filtration technology that's right for you

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Lead (Pb) in drinking Water Explained

Lead (Pb) in Drinking Water: The Ultimate Guide

With lead pipes still a nationwide problem, this guide explores lead's associated health risks, sources of contamination, and advice on how to test and treat your water.

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guide to lead and copper rule improvements - BLG185

What Are the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)?

The EPA’s proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) further protect children and adults from the serious health impacts of drinking lead in tap water.

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Top 4 Most Popular Water Filter Technologies

The Top 4 Home Water Filter Technologies Explained

A short introduction to membrane filters, ion exchange, adsorptive media filters, and disinfection: How do they work, and, which filter is right for me?

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Do I need a water softener?

Do I Need a Water Softener?

Water softeners come in handy if your water is "hard," which means it it has high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium.

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