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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 lays out the facts, like 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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Ultimate Guide to PFAS in drinking water - BLG201

PFAS in Drinking Water: Everything You Need To Know

This ultimate contaminant guide to PFAS in drinking water includes exposure risks and health impacts, as well as PFAS testing and filtration solutions.

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Understanding Wildfires and Drinking Water Quality - BLG207

Wildfires & Water Quality: How Do Wildfires Impact Your Drinking Water?

Is water safe to drink after a wildfire? Understand the risks of VOC contamination and testing methods to protect your drinking water after a wildfire.

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Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for PFAS - BLG180

Quick Guide to Certified Filters for PFAS

With devices from Aquasana, Brita, Culligan, and more, this affiliate-free guide contains filters certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of PFAS/PFOA/PFOS

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Lead (Pb) in drinking Water Explained

Lead (Pb) in Drinking Water: The Ultimate Guide

With lead pipes still a nationwide problem, this guide explores lead's associated health risks, sources of contamination, and advice on how to test and treat your water.

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guide to lead and copper rule improvements - BLG185

What Are the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)?

The EPA’s proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) further protect children and adults from the serious health impacts of drinking lead in tap water.

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