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Lead (Pb) in drinking Water Explained

Lead (Pb) in Drinking Water: The Ultimate Guide

In the Ultimate Guide to Lead, we explore this notoriously toxic heavy metal and its associated risks, sources of contamination and exposure potential, as well as how to test and...

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guide to lead and copper rule improvements - BLG185

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

In this lead guide, we’ll detail the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements and how they will continue to enhance and refine the work towards complete lead service line (LSL) replacement...

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Scaling and Corrosion in Tap Water - BLG141

Scale, Corrosion, and Plumbing: What You Need to Know

In this informative blog post, we’ll be focusing on two of the major processes that can impact your pipes: corrosion and scaling. What are they? What can you do to...

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What are the best water testing kits for new homeowners? BLG122

Quick Guide: Best Water Test Kits for New Homeowners

Read this quick guide to help new and prospective homeowners understand if they need to test their water and, if so, what to test it for.

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What water filter removes lead from water? - BLG214

Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for Lead

This affiliate-free guide contains a comprehensive list of which filters are certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of lead, why that’s so important, and how to make sense of...

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Parents Guide to Tap Water Testing - BLG029

Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Safety

If you’re expecting a child or already have an infant or toddler in the home, your drinking water quality is more important than ever. We’ve prepared the following scenario guide...

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Renter's Guide to Water Filtration - BLG123

Renter's Quick Guide to Water Testing & Filtration

Read this quick guide if you are a renter and want to know if you need to test your water and, if so, what to test it for

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What is the LCRR?

What Are the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)?

Learn about the revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) and its impact on removing lead from drinking water. Explore improvements like lead service line replacements, increased water quality sampling, rigorous...

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