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Which faucet filter is right for me? - BLG215

Quick Guide to Faucet Filters

Do faucet water filters really work? Our unbiased look at popular faucet-mounted filters on the market—PUR, Brita, Waterdrop, and Culligan.

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Chlorine and Chloramine disinfection in drinking water

Quick Guide: Chlorine and Chloramine in Drinking Water

Chlorine and chloramine are two ways city water systems disinfect the water we drink and bathe in each day. Learn more about chlorine and chloramine disinfection

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Is tap water safe after a hurricane?

Is It Safe to Drink Your Water After a Hurricane?

How do hurricanes affect drinking water quality? Learn how hurricane flooding can disrupt a city’s water supplies what you can do to keep your water safe.

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How to read chlorine test strip results - Guide

How to Read Chlorine Test Strips

Confused by chlorine test strip results? Learn how to interpret chlorine test strip results and ensure the safety of your water with our comprehensive guide.

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Tap Water Effects on Hair and Skin

Ultimate Guide: Tap Water Effects on Hair and Skin

From dry skin and itchy scalp to eczema, dandruff, and hair loss, learn how your water quality impacts the quality of your hair and skin

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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5/HAA9) in Drinking Water

Quick Guide: Haloacetic Acids in Drinking Water Explained

Should you be worried about HAA5/HAA9? Learn about haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9) and what they are doing in your drinking water. Everything from potential health risks to how to filter them...

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Water service boundary project by SimpleLab

How to Access the First Map of US Water Utilities

Because most states do not provide which water systems serve which areas, SimpleLab released an Open-Source Dataset of US Water System Service Areas.

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How Tap Score Built the City Water Project

How Tap Score Built the City Water Project

SimpleLab built the City Water Project (CWP). CWP is an online data tool bringing together tens-of-millions of water quality results across the United States.

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