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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 are the best water testing kits for new homeowners? BLG122

Quick Guide: Best Water Test Kits for New Homeowners

We've prepared a quick guide to VA, FHA, and USDA home loans and how to test your water to fill the finance requirements.

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Quick guide to fluoride in drinking water - BLG103

Why Is Fluoride Used in Water Treatment?

What is fluoride and why is it in drinking water? This quick guide explores how fluoride affects health and what levels are acceptable in drinking water

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What water filters remove fluoride? - BLG181

Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for Fluoride

From AquaTru and Culligan to GE Appliances, this affiliate-free guide contains filters certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of fluoride

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