Bacteria Articles

Learn what “parasites” really mean in water, where they’re found, and why treated tap water is rarely a source of infection.

Why does my water taste weird? The new and improved ultimate tap water taste guide has all your bases—bitter, metallic, sweet, salty, plastic—covered.

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.

Discover common pathogens that contaminate drinking water, the health risks they pose, and how to test and protect your water at home with Tap Score.

Spring water is groundwater that naturally flows to the surface. The best way to tell if spring water is safe to drink is to test it. Find out how and...

A guide to well water contaminants that covers like cloudiness or weird smells and tastes as well water testing and filtration recommendations

Does boiling your water make it safe to drink? Find out if boiling tap water can get rid of all bacteria and chemicals and how it changes the way water...

Is tap water safe for your baby? You should test your water to find out—drinking water analysis can help you keep your children safe at home.