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What are NSF Certifications for Water Filters? BLG184

NSF/ANSI Certifications Explained

What is the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and what do their certifications mean for water filtration devices?

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How Does the Tap Score Algorithm Work? - BLG142

How Does the Tap Score Algorithm Work?

An in-depth guide detailing how the Tap Score algorithm evaluates the potential health, aesthetic, and plumbing effects of your water sample

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Water Testing With Tap Score - BLG188

Where Can I Get My Water Tested?

Worried about your water and looking for a water testing laboratory near you? A helpful guide to the dos and don'ts of laboratory water analysis.

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Guide to Arsenic in Drinking Water - BLG203

Arsenic in Drinking Water: Everything You Need to Know

Learn the different forms of arsenic and how to test and treat your drinking water to help keep your water safe and your home healthy.

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PUR Water Filters - What Do They Remove From Water? BLG186

What Do PUR Water Filter Pitchers Filter Out?

A source of reliable insights on PUR pitcher filters. Our unbiased overview reveals what contaminants PUR filters are certified to treat.

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Is my water filter working? - BLG132

How Do I Know If My Water Filter Is Working?

How do you know if your water filter is working? The only way to know is to test your water, conducting something called "performance testing."

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Should I Boil My Water Before Drinking? BLG162

Is Boiled Water Pure?

Does boiling your water make it safe to drink? Find out if boiling tap water can get rid of all bacteria and chemicals and how it changes the way water...

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How to test your water for carcinogens - BLG033

How to Test Your Drinking Water for Carcinogens

Worried about contaminants in your tap water that might cause cancer? Laboratory water testing is the best way to learn about carcinogenic drinking water contaminants

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