Jess Goddard Articles

Like any contaminant exposure, understanding how exposure to carcinogens connects to health outcomes is very complex. This quick guide lists some of the water contaminants linked to cancer as well...

Chlorine remains the leading method of water disinfection in the United States due to its cost-effectiveness. However, chlorination may result in some unintended consequences. Read more to learn about disinfection...

Read to find out why hardness, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, and alkalinity are important, what they mean for your water quality and health, general ranges, and what to do...

This comprehensive guide provides a deeper understanding of PFAS, including their history, prevalence, and health effects, as well as addressing "regrettable substitutions" like GenX. Gain valuable insights into how to...

If you’re expecting a child or already have an infant or toddler in the home, your drinking water quality is more important than ever. We’ve prepared the following scenario guide...

What is fluoride and why is it used in water treatment? This quick guide to fluoride in drinking water lays out all the facts, including how it affects health, acceptable...

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...

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...