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Guide to Arsenic in Drinking Water

Arsenic in Drinking Water: Everything You Need to Know

Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring metalloid that is toxic to human health. Read on to learn the different forms of arsenic, their sources and exposure potential, and how to test...

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General drinking water quality properties guide

General Chemistry of Water

Read to find out why hardness, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, and alkalinity are important, what they mean for your water quality and health, general ranges, and what to do...

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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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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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Tap Score Algorithm

How Does the Tap Score Algorithm Work?

Developed by SimpleLab, the Tap Score algorithm evaluates the potential health, aesthetic, and plumbing effects of your lab-submitted water sample. In the following blog post, you’ll learn the basics behind...

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What Common Terms Mean in A Tap Score Report

Common Tap Score Report Terms: What Do They Mean?

The environment, the infrastructure, and the plumbing of your home can all have major effects on the water you drink, cook with, and bathe in. Subsequently, understanding water quality can...

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Guide to Legionella in Drinking Water

Legionella in Drinking Water: What You Need to Know At Home or Away

Outbreaks of Legionella-caused illnesses are quite common, especially in spas and hotels, and can lead to health complications.

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7 heavy metals to test your tap water for

7 Heavy Metals Everyone Should Test For

Many naturally occurring heavy metals are insidious threats that cannot be smelled, tasted, or seen. Read our list of the seven heavy metals that should be on your radar, why...

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