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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 Arsenic in Drinking Water - BLG203

Arsenic in Drinking Water: Everything You Need to Know

In this ultimate guide to arsenic, we break down the different forms of arsenic and how to test and treat your drinking water to help keep your water safe and...

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9 heavy metals to test your tap water for

The Ultimate Guide to Heavy Metals in Drinking Water

Many naturally occurring heavy metals (e.g. lead, arsenic, chromium) cannot be smelled, tasted, or seen. Here is a list of nine heavy metals to test your drinking water for

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Radioactivity in Drinking Water - BLG044

Is My Water Radioactive?

Discover the hidden risks of radiation in tap water. Learn about radioactive particles, their health effects, and how to test and treat your water for optimal safety. Understand the importance...

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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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Is there aluminum in drinking water?

Aluminum in Drinking Water—Everything You Need to Know

Aluminum is used in purification systems to treat drinking water. Aluminum is unlikely to be harmful to your health at levels below 0.2 parts per million (PPM).

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How Water Quality Impacts Your Fruits and Vegetables

How Water Quality Impacts Your Fruits and Vegetables

Does water quality impact fruits and vegetables? A guide to understanding how water quality impacts your vegetable garden, what type of water you should you use to water your produce,...

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Simple Ways to Avoid Arsenic Exposure

Simple Ways to Avoid Arsenic Exposure

Read to learn what level of arsenic is considered dangerous, which foods and drinks may increase your arsenic exposure, and easy steps you can take to reduce the risk.

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