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SimpleLab Bottled Water Study 2022

Bottled Water Study: Study Design

We tested 100 different bottled water products, including Dasani, Aquafina and Liquid Death, and smaller, privately labeled products. Read about the motivation behind this project.

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How to read chlorine test strip results - Guide

How to Read Chlorine Test Strips

Chlorine test strips can quickly tell you how much chlorine is in a sample of water, but sometimes, understanding these seemingly simple results can be tricky.

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What are NSF Certifications for Water Filters? 2024

NSF/ANSI Certifications Explained

The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) is an independent product testing, inspection, and certification organization to ensure that the devices are composed of nontoxic materials and/or that they reliably and adequately...

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agriculture and drinking water quality for private wells

How Does Agriculture Pollute Private Wells?

Should you be worried about your drinking water if you live near agriculture and farmland? Read this scenario guide to explore your potential contaminant risks and learn information on how...

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What Common Terms Mean in A Tap Score Report

Common Tap Score Report Terms: What Do They Mean?

The environment, the infrastructure, and the plumbing of your home can all have major effects on the water you drink, cook with, and bathe in. Subsequently, understanding water quality can...

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Do I need a water softener?

Do I Need a Water Softener?

If your faucets and clothes are covered in stains and you feel a ‘scummy’ residue on your hands after you wash them with soap, you might have hard water. Find...

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Guide to Legionella in Drinking Water

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

Outbreaks of Legionella-caused illnesses are quite common, especially in spas and hotels, and can lead to health complications.

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7 heavy metals to test your tap water for

7 Heavy Metals Everyone Should Test For

Many naturally occurring heavy metals are insidious threats that cannot be smelled, tasted, or seen. Read our list of the seven heavy metals that should be on your radar, why...

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