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How to test your water for carcinogens - BLG033

How to Test Your Drinking Water for Carcinogens

Like any contaminant exposure, understanding how exposure to carcinogens connects to health outcomes is very complex. This quick guide lists some of the water contaminants linked to cancer as well...

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Why do water samples vary? - BLG124

Water Test Results: Why They Vary and Why it Matters

Whether you’re a repeat customer comparing results of several water tests, or just want to know more about factors that can cause variability in water chemistry, this quick guide will...

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Top Reasons To Test Your Drinking Water - BLG027

Why People Test Their Water

Whether you want to find the cause of an unusual color or smell, to choose an appropriate water treatment system, or are simply curious about what flows from your tap,...

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Testing with Tap Score is Easy - BLG150

Testing with Tap Score is Easy

Sending a sample to a lab for analysis can reveal immensely valuable information about your water. With the great power of analytical lab testing, comes the responsibility (and benefit) of...

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certified water testing labs near me by state

Water Testing Labs Near Me: State by State Guide

Whether you are testing your drinking water from your city tap or a private well, finding a lab near you can be difficult. For your convenience, we’ve organized a guide...

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What Is a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)?

What Is a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)?

It’s undeniable that knowing what’s in your water is, at the very least, prudent. In fact, we think it’s crucial. There are lot of great resources out there that that...

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Quick Guide to Collecting a Water Sample - BLG143

Collecting a Water Sample

When it comes to collecting a water sample for testing you're going to have to make some important decisions. Read on to learn various options about how, where, and when...

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lab testing for pfas in drinking water - BLG206

What Is the Best Way to Test for PFAS in Drinking Water?

Knowing which PFAS test to choose from can be daunting. From why lab testing is the best option to how to choose from the many methods, we've got you covered.

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