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East Palestine Ohio Train Derailment Water Quality FAQ
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Ohio Train Derailment: Water Quality FAQ

An overview to help answer questions about drinking water near the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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What do Berkey Water Filters Remove?

What Do Berkeys Filter Out?

If you’ve looked into purchasing an at-home water treatment device, you’ve likely come across Berkey filters. However, without extensive testing or certification to NSF/ANSI standards for all of their claims,...

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2023: Ultimate and Unbiased Guide To The Best Water Filters For Your Home

2023: Ultimate and Unbiased Guide To The Best Water Filters For Your Home

Researching the best water filter can be hard. For various reasons, it can be difficult to get the unbiased information and advice you’re looking for. That’s why we’ve prepared this Ultimate...

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Heavy Metals in Water and Soil: Methods for Treatment

Heavy Metals in Water and Soil: Methods for Treatment

There are many methods available for reducing heavy metals at their source–before they enter our food and bodies. Chemically engineered methods such as reverse osmosis, ion exchange, and chemical precipitation...

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Ultimate Guide to Rainwater Safety

Ultimate Guide to Rainwater Safety

Whether you’re a prepper or a homesteader, this guide to rainwater safety will help you on your way to ensuring your rainwater is safe for drinking, from contamination prevention to...

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Is It Safe to Drink Your Water After a Hurricane?

How can hurricanes affect your water quality? With wind speeds up to 150 miles per hour, hurricanes blow over almost anything in their path, with short and long-term consequences for...

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HPC Results - What Do They Mean?

What Do HPC Test Results Actually Mean?

While almost all pathogenic bacteria are heterotrophic, but not all heterotrophic bacteria are pathogenic. Subsequently, heterotrophic plate count (HPC) is an indicator of overall bacterial presence in your water, but...

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PUR Water Filters - What Do They Remove From Water?

What Do PUR Pitchers Filter Out?

With thousands of pitcher filters on the market and an intimidating mix of treatment options, it can be challenging to navigate the best filter for your water. To help consumers...

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Water Testing With Tap Score

Where Can I Get My Water Tested?

Water quality is a hot topic, but how do you know you're choosing the right test and who can analyze your water for you? Look here for certified water testing...

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