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Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contamination

Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contaminants

The guide to well water contamination covers common well water contaminants—like cloudiness or weird smells and tastes—and well water testing

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7 Common Pathogens in Drinking Water

7 Pathogens that Contaminate Drinking Water

A guide to 7 of the most common and harmful drinking water pathogens. From Legionella to E. coli to Giardia, this guide covers signs and symptoms of common causes of...

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Should I Boil My Water Before Drinking? BLG162

Is Boiled Water Pure?

Does boiling your water make it safe to drink? Find out if boiling tap water can get rid of all bacteria and chemicals and how it changes the way water...

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Parents Guide to Tap Water Testing - BLG029

Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Safety

Is tap water safe for your baby? You should test your water to find out—drinking water analysis can help you keep your children safe at home

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The Ultimate Tap Water Odor Guide

The Ultimate Tap Water Odor Guide

Whether smelly water is coming from your drain, your pipes, or your water supply, this guide has all the stinks—and their sources—covered.

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The Complete Guide to Discolored Tap Water

The Complete Guide to Discolored Tap Water

Understanding why your water is yellow, brown, rusty, green, cloudy, murky, or oily is crucial to making sure your tap water is safe to drink.

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ultimate tap water taste guide

The Ultimate Tap Water Taste Guide

Why does my water taste weird? The new and improved ultimate tap water taste guide has all your bases—bitter, metallic, sweet, salty, plastic—covered.

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Black gunk on faucest and fixtures - Explanation

What’s The Black Gunk on My Fixtures?!

Black residue on faucets and fixtures is a very common problem and we’re here to answer some of the most common questions about what causes black slime, is it dangerous,...

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