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drinking water pH guide - BLG001

Quick Guide to pH in Drinking Water

Learn why pH matters in drinking water, how to test it, and what to do if it’s too high or low—protect your plumbing, health, and water quality.

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Common Pathogens in Drinking Water - BLG078

Quick Guide to Pathogens in Drinking Water

Discover common pathogens that contaminate drinking water, the health risks they pose, and how to test and protect your water at home with Tap Score.

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Where is my tap water from? BLG049

Where Does My Tap Water Come From?

The basics of where your water comes from—from groundwater and surfacewater to rainwater supplies—along with pollution risks

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Glyphosate: How the Most Common Herbicide Puts Tap Water at Risk

Glyphosate and Tap Water: Are You At Risk?

Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide that can enter water supplies by agricultural run-off. Test your water for glyphosate and find out if you're at risk

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Quick Guide to Spring Water - BLG119

Quick Guide to Spring Water

Spring water is groundwater that naturally flows to the surface. The best way to tell if spring water is safe to drink is to test it. Find out how and...

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Is raw water safer to drink? - BLG086

Is Raw Water Safe to Drink?

Are there benefits to drinking raw water? This short breakdown explains why it’s a good idea to have raw water tested before consuming it.

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What do Berkey Water Filters Remove? - BLG192

What Do Berkey Water Filters Remove?

Explore an unbiased, affiliate-link-free analysis of Berkey Water Filters. See how effective they are at making your tap water safer to drink

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what's the best home water test kit in 2025? - BLG136

The Best Home Water Testing Kits of 2025

New York Times’ Wirecutter named Tap Score the “best water quality test kit for your home.” Tap Score offers unrivaled testing options for over 1000+ contaminants

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