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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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What are NSF Certifications for Water Filters? BLG184

NSF/ANSI Certifications Explained

What is the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and what do their certifications mean for water filtration devices?

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PUR Water Filters - What Do They Remove From Water? BLG186

What Do PUR Water Filter Pitchers Filter Out?

A source of reliable insights on PUR pitcher filters. Our unbiased overview reveals what contaminants PUR filters are certified to treat.

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Is my water filter working? - BLG132

How Do I Know If My Water Filter Is Working?

How do you know if your water filter is working? The only way to know is to test your water, conducting something called "performance testing."

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Should I Boil My Water Before Drinking? BLG162

Is Boiled Water Pure?

Does boiling your water make it safe to drink? Find out if boiling tap water can get rid of all bacteria and chemicals and how it changes the way water...

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a guide to red flags in water filter reviews - BLG189

When Can You Trust Water Filter Reviews? A Guide to Red Flags

Which common water filter review methods—red dye test, the taste test, TDS meters and more—are an accurate indication of drinking water quality?

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What water filter removes lead from water? - BLG214

Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for Lead

From Brita and PUR to Aquasana and ZeroWater, this affiliate-free guide explores filters certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of lead.

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What Do ZeroWater Filters Remove from Tap Water? - BLG196

What Do ZeroWater Filters Remove from Drinking Water?

Do ZeroWater filters work? Learn that and more, including what contaminants ZeroWater pitcher and water dispenser systems are certified to reduce in your water.

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