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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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Home water test strips or mail-to-lab test kits? - BLG158

Lab Tests vs. Test Strips: What’s the Best Home Water Test in 2025?

Home water tests or mail-to-lab testing kits—is one really better than the other? Learn all about water testing strips and lab testing kits for drinking water.

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Understanding Wildfires and Drinking Water Quality - BLG207

Wildfires & Water Quality: How Do Wildfires Impact Your Drinking Water?

Is water safe to drink after a wildfire? Understand the risks of VOC contamination and testing methods to protect your drinking water after a wildfire.

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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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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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Are Microplastics in Drinking Water?

Are Microplastics in My Drinking Water?—The Ultimate Guide

Microplastics have quickly attracted attention as a contaminant of emerging concern. The ultimate contaminant guide to microplastics in drinking water helps you understand their potential health effects, common misconceptions, and...

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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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