City Water Articles

Do faucet water filters really work? Here’s our unbiased look at the most popular faucet-mounted filters on the market—PUR, Brita, Waterdrop, and Culligan. Find out what the remove and what...

Chlorine and chloramine are two ways city water systems disinfect the water we drink and bathe in each day. Learn more about chlorine and chloramine disinfection

How do hurricanes affect drinking water quality? Hurricanes, and the flooding that they cause, can make both private well and municipal water supplies unsafe to drink. Learn how hurricane flooding...

Confused by chlorine test strip results? Learn how to interpret chlorine test strip results and ensure the safety of your water with our comprehensive guide.

Is chlorine or hard water bad for your hair and skin? From dry skin and itchy scalp to eczema, dandruff, and hair loss, the ultimate guide has insights into how...

Should you be worried about HAA5/HAA9? Learn about haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9) and what they are doing in your drinking water. Everything from potential health risks to how to filter them...

The majority of states do not provide (or even monitor) which water systems serve which areas! SimpleLab decided to do something about this problem–and while what we’ve released is a...

While there are a lot of great resources regarding water quality reports, the only sure-fire way to really know what’s in your water is to test it yourself. That’s where...