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Is my water filter working?

How Do I Know If My Water Filter Is Working?

The only way to truly know your filter is really effective is to test your water. Read on to learn the best way to check if you water filter is working...

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How to test your water for carcinogens - BLG033

How to Test Your Drinking Water for Carcinogens

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...

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Why do water samples vary? - BLG124

Water Test Results: Why They Vary and Why it Matters

Whether you’re a repeat customer comparing results of several water tests, or just want to know more about factors that can cause variability in water chemistry, this quick guide will...

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Top Reasons To Test Your Drinking Water - BLG027

Why People Test Their Water

Whether you want to find the cause of an unusual color or smell, to choose an appropriate water treatment system, or are simply curious about what flows from your tap,...

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Quick Guide: Best Water Test Kits for New Homeowners

Quick Guide: Best Water Test Kits for New Homeowners

Read this quick guide to help new and prospective homeowners understand if they need to test their water and, if so, what to test it for.

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General drinking water quality properties guide

General Chemistry of Water

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...

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Testing with Tap Score is Easy

Testing with Tap Score is Easy

Sending a sample to a lab for analysis can reveal immensely valuable information about your water. With the great power of analytical lab testing, comes the responsibility (and benefit) of...

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certified water testing labs near me by state

Water Testing Labs Near Me: State by State Guide

Whether you are testing your drinking water from your city tap or a private well, finding a lab near you can be difficult. For your convenience, we’ve organized a guide...

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