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Tap Score Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Tap Score Quality Assurance and Quality Control

To ensure the consistency and dependability of the Tap Score testing service, while operating on a swift time frame, we have implemented a number of important quality assurance and control...

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Laboratory Detection Limits Explained

Laboratory Detection Limits Explained

All laboratory testing instruments and methods have an inherent minimum detection level–a concentration below which an instrument fails to measure something reliably. If you’re doing a laboratory water test then...

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how do i test my well water?

How Do I Test My Well Water in a Lab?

As a well owner, your drinking water is your responsibility. Getting your well water tested in a certified lab is the best way to get a clear picture of your...

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General drinking water quality properties guide

General Chemistry of Water

There are many technical terms surrounding the general properties of your drinking water, but this shouldn’t stop you from knowing your water’s fundamental chemistry. Read on to find out why...

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What Is a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)?

What Is a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)?

It’s undeniable that knowing what’s in your water is, at the very least, prudent. In fact, we think it’s crucial. There are lot of great resources out there that that...

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SimpleLab Lab Network

Benefits of a Laboratory Network

Tap Score is powered by SimpleLab–a certified laboratory testing network of more than 200 accredited environmental testing facilities around North America. Tap Score is able to taps into these 200+...

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Tap Score Algorithm

How Does the Tap Score Algorithm Work?

Developed by SimpleLab, the Tap Score algorithm evaluates the potential health, aesthetic, and plumbing effects of your lab-submitted water sample. In the following blog post, you’ll learn the basics behind...

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Tap Score Powered by SimpleLab

Tap Score Powered by SimpleLab

“Powered by SimpleLab” guarantees that Tap Score samples are analyzed at the optimal facility for fastest turnaround time while still meeting your laboratory certification and test panel requirements. Read more...

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