Water Science Articles

Learn how labs test drinking water using ICP-MS, GC-MS, and LC-MS to detect lead, VOCs, PFAS, bacteria, and more.

A clear guide to cheap and free water tests—what they measure, what they miss, and when certified lab testing is worth it.

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.

The basics of where your water comes from—from groundwater and surfacewater to rainwater supplies—along with pollution risks

Corrosion and scaling. What are they? How are they related? And what can you do to prevent expensive failures in your water pipes and fixtures?

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

There are thousands of acronyms used by the EPA, water engineers, and public health practitioners. This article provides clarity on important water-related acronyms

An in-depth guide detailing how the Tap Score algorithm evaluates the potential health, aesthetic, and plumbing effects of your water sample