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Dioxins and Furans: Toxic Chemicals Explained

Dioxins and Furans: Toxic Chemicals Explained

The list of unintended consequences from industrial activity is long and complex. An important member of this list is the release of chemical byproducts into the environment. Read below to...

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What are aquatic herbicides

Aquatic Herbicides Explained

Aquatic herbicides are often used to kill invasive plant species and reduce algal blooms that threaten the health of aquatic ecosystems. Learn more about how and why aquatic herbicides are...

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What Is a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)?

What Is a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)?

It’s undeniable that knowing what’s in your water is, at the very least, prudent. In fact, we think it’s crucial. There are lot of great resources out there that that...

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What To Do About Acidic Well Water

What To Do About Acidic Well Water

A common issue that you may uncover when you get your well water tested is that it’s acidic. But what does it mean to have acidic well water? And how...

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How SimpleLab Built City Water Project

How SimpleLab Built City Water Project

Over the last year, SimpleLab built the City Water Project (CWP). CWP is an online data tool bringing together tens-of-millions of water quality results across the United States

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Lab tests vs test strips

Lab Tests vs. Test Strips—What’s The Best Water Test For You in 2024?

With so many water test options available though, making the right decision can be a daunting task. In this crash course we’ll be covering the two most popular water test...

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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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Tap Score Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Tap Score Quality Assurance and Quality Control

To ensure the consistency and dependability of the Tap Score testing service, while operating on a swift time frame, we have implemented a number of important quality assurance and control...

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