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Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Testing

Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Testing

Is tap water safe for your baby? If you’re expecting a child or already have an infant or toddler in the home, your drinking water quality is more important than...

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Lead Testing in Child Care Centers - California

Lead Testing In Child Care Centers: What You Need to Know

It’s no secret the U.S. is grappling with a lead crisis. Aging piping infrastructure and decreased public funding have left millions of Americans grappling with dangerous lead levels in their...

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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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Nitrites, Nitrates, and Your Health

Nitrites, Nitrates, and Your Health

If my water is contaminated, I will know, right? Unfortunately… if you’ve been reading Tips for Taps, you’ll probably know the answer. Some drinking water contaminants are completely impossible to...

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Toxicology Explained - The Science of Safety

What is Toxicology?

To know if your environment impacts your health, we rely on research in the field of toxicology. What is toxicology? We’re here to break down the jargon. Read this primer...

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Radon in Air and Water - Tap Score Guide to Radon

Radon Gas in Air and Water

Radon gas is an imperceptible threat affecting 1 in 15 homes across the US at a level above which the EPA recommends corrective action. A naturally occurring radioactive element, radon...

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The Exposome Explained

The Exposome: How Environmental Exposures Impact Your Health

We are exposed to harmful substances each day. As our environment changes and we spend more time indoors, our health risks change as well. Learn all about your indoor exposures—from...

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Protecting your pool against pathogens

Swimming Pool Water Safety

As summer approaches, warm days spent by the pool are certainly something to look forward to.  Keeping your pool clean is crucial to staying safe and ensuring a safe summer...

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