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Guide to Legionella in Drinking Water

Legionella in Drinking Water: What You Need to Know At Home or Away

Legionella, a naturally occurring freshwater bacteria, are a relatively common nuisance in spas, hotels, and even homes, and can cause health complications.

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agriculture and drinking water quality for private wells

How Does Agriculture Pollute Private Wells?

If you live near agriculture, should you be worried about your drinking water? We’ll explore contaminant risks as well as how to best test and treat well water.

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Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contamination - BLG133

Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contaminants

A guide to well water contaminants that covers like cloudiness or weird smells and tastes as well water testing and filtration recommendations

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What is limescale and how do I fix it?

What’s the White Residue on My Fixtures?

What's that white buildup on your faucets and sinks—and how do you get rid of it? While limescale deposits from hard drinking water are pervasive across the US, there are...

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Do I need a water softener?

Do I Need a Water Softener?

Water softeners come in handy if your water is "hard," which means it it has high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium.

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Scaling and Corrosion in Tap Water - BLG141

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

Corrosion and scaling. What are they? How are they related? And what can you do to prevent expensive failures in your water pipes and fixtures?

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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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General drinking water quality properties guide - BLG063

General Chemistry of Water

A guide to everything you need to know about water hardness, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, and alkalinity

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