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What is Toxicology?

To know if your environment impacts your health, we rely on research in the field of toxicology. What is toxicology? We’re here to break down the jargon. Read this primer...

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The Ultimate Tap Water Odor Guide

The Ultimate Tap Water Odor Guide

Sometimes, tap water can carry odors that make you second guess your water quality. In this ultimate guide to smelly water, we'll cover all the stinks and their sources so...

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Bottled Water Fads Exposed

Bottled Water Fads Exposed

Plain drinking water is now having to stand up against trendy options like alkaline water, hydrogenated water, hyper-oxygenated water, and even CBD water. Read more to discover whether there's any...

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How Is Bottled Water Regulated?

How Is Bottled Water Regulated?

There is a widespread perception that bottled water is ‘pure’ and free of contaminants, due in part to misleading marketing, which compounds pre-existing distrust in tap water quality. While concern...

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Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Testing

Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Testing

Is tap water safe for your baby? If you’re expecting a child or already have an infant or toddler in the home, your drinking water quality is more important than...

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Bottled Water Myths and Facts - Tap Score

Bottled Water: Myths vs. Facts

There are loads misconceptions when it comes to bottled water. From the claim that "bottled water is always sterile and free of contaminants" to "bottled water is regulated more stringently...

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Quick guide to fluoride in drinking water

Why Is Fluoride Used in Water Treatment?

What is fluoride and why is it used in water treatment? This quick guide to fluoride in drinking water lays out all the facts, including how it affects health, acceptable...

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Radioactivity in Drinking Water

Is My Water Radioactive?

Radioactivity can cause irreparable damage to your body that stays hidden for years, or even across generations. Here's a guide to help you understand what radiation really is and what...

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Understanding the Risks in Your Drinking Water

Understanding the Risks in Your Drinking Water

How do we know which drinking water options are best for us from a health, financial, and environmental impact perspective? Read on to learn the key takeaways from the publication...

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