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Lab Tests vs. Test Strips: What’s the Best Home Water Test in 2026?

Home water tests or mail-to-lab testing kits—is one really better than the other? Learn all about water test strips and lab testing kits for drinking water.

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What Chemicals Are Subject to TSCA?

With over 86,000 chemicals in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory, learn why thousands of potentially harmful products remain unregulated by the EPA.

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How Do I Performance Test My Berkey?

In the absence of NSF/ANSI certifications, performance testing your Berkey filter is the best way find out how effective it is at removing contaminants.

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Free Course: Tap Water Quality 101

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New feature: WQA Treatment Providers

New feature: Get unbiased treatment advice and expertise from local Water Quality Association (WQA) members through your Tap Score report.

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Radon Gas in Air and Water

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