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THMs and HAAs in Drinking Water - BLG104

Quick Guide: Trihalomethanes and HAA5/HAA9

Long-term exposure to DBPs like TTHMs and HAA5/HAA9 in drinking water can contribute to major health risks—including bladder cancer. Learn more about their potential risks

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MCL and MCLG - Drinking Water Standards Explained - BLG074

What Is The Difference Between MCLG and MCL?

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

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how do i test my well water? - BLG127

How Do I Test My Well Water in a Lab?

Learn all about well water testing—including sampling procedures, what to test your well water for, and how often you should test your well water.

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How Do Nitrates Affect My Health? - BLG036

Quick Guide: Nitrate and Drinking Water

Nitrate can enter your drinking water from a variety of sources, including agricultural runoff and wastewater discharges. Nitrate can pose serious health risks, especially for infants and pregnant people

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What Common Terms Mean in A Tap Score Report - BLG183

Common Tap Score Report Terms: What Do They Mean?

Read this to for a breakdown of common terms, acronyms, and concepts that you’re likely to encounter in a report from a Tap Score mail-to-lab test kit

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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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How Does the Tap Score Algorithm Work? - BLG142

How Does the Tap Score Algorithm Work?

How does the Tap Score algorithm evaluate the potential health, aesthetic, and plumbing effects of your water sample? An in-depth guide to simplifying laboratory results

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Water Testing With Tap Score - BLG188

Where Can I Get My Water Tested?

Worried about your water and looking for a water testing laboratory near you? A helpful guide to the wide world of laboratory water analysis.

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