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PUR Water Filters - What Do They Remove From Water?

What Do PUR Pitchers Filter Out?

With thousands of pitcher filters on the market and an intimidating mix of treatment options, it can be challenging to navigate the best filter for your water. Tips For Taps...

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unbiased guide to shower filters

Is A Shower Filter Necessary?

While we talk a lot about drinking water, it's not the only way we are exposed to potential contaminants. Showering is another way we encounter many hazards lurking in water....

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Best water test 2024 - Tap Score

The Best Water Testing Kits of 2024

Read how Tap Score testing includes easy-to-understand reports, explanations of potential health risks, unbiased treatment recommendations, and unparalleled support.

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Water Testing With Tap Score

Where Can I Get My Water Tested?

Interested in testing your drinking water to be sure it’s safe for daily use? This guide explains where to find independent water testing near you, what kind of analysis to...

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The Ultimate Tap Water Odor Guide

The Ultimate Tap Water Odor Guide

Sometimes, tap water can carry odors that make you second guess your water quality. In this ultimate guide to smelly water, we'll cover all the stinks and their sources so...

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Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contamination

Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contaminants

In this well owners' guide, we’ll go over common well contaminants and the sense-based signs that can help guide you to a better understanding of your well water

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ultimate guide to discolored tap water

The Complete Guide to Discolored Tap Water

While changes to the color of your tap water can indicate different problems along the line, discolored water does not necessarily suggest your water is dangerous to drink. Read on...

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ultimate guide to private well maintenance

The Ultimate Guide to Well Ownership & Maintenance

What should you do to keep your private well operating properly and safe from pollutants? Here’s how and what to do—from installation to treatment.

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