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The Best Water Testing Kits of 2024

New York Times’ Wirecutter has named Tap Score the “best water quality test kit for your home”. Tap Score testing not only offers accurate results for over 1000+ contaminants, but...

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Guide to Arsenic in Drinking Water

Arsenic in Drinking Water: Everything You Need to Know

Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring metalloid that is toxic to human health. Read on to learn the different forms of arsenic, their sources and exposure potential, and how to test...

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Guide to Legionella in Drinking Water

Legionella in Drinking Water: What You Need to Know At Home or Away

Legionella is a bacteria that grows naturally in freshwater environments. But when it gets into water systems, it can become a real nuisance. Outbreaks of Legionella-caused illnesses are quite common,...

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short guide on wildfires and water quality

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

While a natural part of most ecosystems, wildfires can have far-reaching consequences on drinking water quality. Our short guide on wildfires and water quality will give you insight into exactly...

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Free course on Tap Water Quality

Free Course: Tap Water Quality 101

Learn the basics on tap water quality with Tap Score's free course. Learn at your own pace through videos and quizzes, including information on contaminants and treatment technologies.

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WQA Treatment Providers in Tap Score reports

New feature: WQA Treatment Providers

Tap Score users can now easily connect with nearby Water Quality Association (WQA) members, certified treatment experts committed to honest, unbiased service. Learn more about our affiliate-free approach and how...

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a guide to red flags in water filter reviews

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

There are tons of water filter reviews floating around YouTube and the blogosphere touting different treatment solutions. Some are helpful, many of them are not. But how do you know...

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What is SAR?

Sodium Adsorption Ratio, Irrigation, and Soil Health

Not all water is created equal. One way in which water quality varies is the Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR). While high SAR is not ultimately an issue of human health, it...

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