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Johnny Pujol, CEO of SimpleLab, is devoted to advancing environmental laboratory logistics, ensuring each stage—from sample collection to results—is clear, easy, and insightful. Holding a Master's in Engineering from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor's in Economics from Boston University, Johnny brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business insight to his role. Outside of SimpleLab, you can find him training for Pentathlons or writing spy fiction.

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Do I need a water softener?

Do I Need a Water Softener?

Water softeners come in handy if your water is "hard," which means it it has high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium.

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Scaling and Corrosion in Tap Water - BLG141

Scale, Corrosion, and Plumbing: What You Need to Know

Corrosion and scaling. What are they? How are they related? And what can you do to prevent expensive failures in your water pipes and fixtures?

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What are NSF Certifications for Water Filters? BLG184

NSF/ANSI Certifications Explained

What is the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and what do their certifications mean for water filtration devices?

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Water Testing With Tap Score - BLG188

Where Can I Get My Water Tested?

Worried about your water and looking for a water testing laboratory near you? A helpful guide to the wide world of laboratory water analysis.

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Is my water filter working? - BLG132

How Do I Know If My Water Filter Is Working?

How do you know if your water filter is working? The only way to know is to test your water, conducting something called "performance testing."

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What water filter removes lead from water? - BLG214

Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for Lead

From Brita and PUR to Aquasana and ZeroWater, this affiliate-free guide contains filters certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of lead

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Renter's Guide to Water Filtration - BLG123

Renter's Quick Guide to Water Testing & Filtration

If you live in a rental property, here's how you can manage your water quality—from contaminants to test for to water filters like pitchers and reverse osmosis

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What is the LCRR?

What Are the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)?

What do the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) mean for you? Compliance must be met by October 16, 2024. Learn about lead service line replacements, enhanced sampling, testing in...

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