Contaminants 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 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 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.

Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide that can enter water supplies by agricultural run-off. Test your water for glyphosate and find out if you're at risk.

We've prepared a quick guide to VA, FHA, and USDA home loans and how to test your water to fill the finance requirements.

What is fluoride and why is it in drinking water? This quick guide explores how fluoride affects health and what levels are acceptable in drinking water