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Learn how nitrate enters drinking water, health risks like blue baby syndrome, safe nitrate levels, and the best ways to test and treat your water.

Learn how reverse osmosis filters work, which contaminants they remove, system costs, upkeep, and whether or not an RO system suits your home.

Learn why your water is yellow, brown, rusty, green, cloudy, murky, or oily—as well as what you can do about it to make sure your water is safe to drink.

Learn why pH matters in drinking water, how to test it, and what to do if it’s too high or low. Protect your plumbing, health, and water quality.

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