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What Common Terms Mean in A Tap Score Report

Common Tap Score Report Terms: What Do They Mean?

The environment, the infrastructure, and the plumbing of your home can all have major effects on the water you drink, cook with, and bathe in. Subsequently, understanding water quality can...

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Lab tests vs test strips

Lab Tests vs. Test Strips—What’s The Best Water Test For You in 2024?

With so many water test options available though, making the right decision can be a daunting task. In this crash course we’ll be covering the two most popular water test...

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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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certified water testing labs near me

Water Testing Labs Near Me: State by State Guide

Whether you are testing your drinking water from your city tap or a private well, finding a lab near you can be difficult. For your convenience, we’ve organized a guide...

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Testing with Tap Score is Easy

Testing with Tap Score is Easy

Sending a sample to a lab for analysis can reveal immensely valuable information about your water. With the great power of analytical lab testing, comes the responsibility (and benefit) of...

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Tap Score Laboratory Certifications

Tap Score Lab Certifications

Laboratory certification in the water quality industry is as important as it is confusing. Here we try to disentangle the many threads of laboratory accreditation and certification so that you...

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Proficiency Testing in Labs

What is Proficiency Testing in Labs?

Proficiency Testing (PT) is a process designed to evaluate a laboratory’s performance, testing accuracy, and overall practices. Read on to learn about how laboratory's are assessed by third-party proficiency programs.

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What is Lab TAT?

What is Turnaround Time (TAT)?

In the world of laboratory testing, a phrase you often hear is “turnaround time” or “TAT”. In this article, we explain what “turnaround time” is, what factors can impact turnaround...

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