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Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for Lead

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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agriculture and drinking water quality for private wells

How Does Agriculture Pollute Private Wells?

Should you be worried about your drinking water if you live near agriculture and farmland? Read this scenario guide to explore your potential contaminant risks and learn information on how...

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Guide to Arsenic in Drinking Water

Arsenic in Drinking Water: Everything You Need to Know

Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring metalloid that is toxic to human health. Read on to learn the different forms of arsenic, their sources and exposure potential, and how to test...

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Guide to Legionella in Drinking Water

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

Outbreaks of Legionella-caused illnesses are quite common, especially in spas and hotels, and can lead to health complications.

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7 Common Pathogens in Drinking Water

7 Pathogens That Contaminate Drinking Water

While water systems work hard to ensure that water safe to drink, it doesn’t mean that your water 100% free from microorganisms. Bacteria, virus, and other pathogen contamination may still...

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Radioactivity in Drinking Water

Is My Water Radioactive?

Radioactivity can cause irreparable damage to your body that stays hidden for years, or even across generations. Here's a guide to help you understand what radiation really is and what...

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Guide to the EPA's LCRI

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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7 heavy metals to test your tap water for

7 Heavy Metals Everyone Should Test For

Many naturally occurring heavy metals are insidious threats that cannot be smelled, tasted, or seen. Read our list of the seven heavy metals that should be on your radar, why...

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