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Johnny Pujol, CEO of SimpleLab, is devoted to advancing environmental laboratory logistics, ensuring each stage—from sample collection to results—is clear, easy, and insightful. Holding a Master's in Engineering from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor's in Economics from Boston University, Johnny brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business insight to his role. Outside of SimpleLab, you can find him training for Pentathlons or writing spy fiction.

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Ultimate Guide to Discolored Tap Water

The Complete Guide to Discolored Tap Water

Understanding why your water is yellow, brown, rusty, green, cloudy, murky, or oily is crucial to making sure your tap water is safe to drink.

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Is raw water safer to drink? - BLG086

Is Raw Water Safe to Drink?

Are there benefits to drinking raw water? This short breakdown explains why it’s a good idea to have raw water tested before consuming it.

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what's the best home water test kit in 2025? - BLG136

The Best Home Water Testing Kits of 2025

New York Times’ Wirecutter named Tap Score the “best water quality test kit for your home.” Explore unrivaled testing options for over 1000+ contaminants.

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Lead (Pb) in Drinking Water Ultimate Guide - BLG209

Lead (Pb) in Drinking Water: The Ultimate Guide

Discover the dangers of lead (Pb) in drinking water, how it contaminates your supply, and what steps can keep your family safe through lab testing and treatment.

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guide to lead and copper rule improvements - BLG185

What Are the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)?

The EPA’s proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) further protect children and adults from the serious health impacts of drinking lead in tap water.

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Top 4 Most Popular Water Filter Technologies

The Top 4 Home Water Filter Technologies Explained

A short introduction to membrane filters, ion exchange, adsorptive media filters, and disinfection: How do they work, and, which filter is right for me?

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Scaling and Corrosion in Tap Water - BLG141

Scale, Corrosion, and Plumbing: What You Need to Know

Corrosion and scaling. What are they? How are they related? And what can you do to prevent expensive failures in your water pipes and fixtures?

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Water Testing With Tap Score - BLG188

Where Can I Get My Water Tested?

Worried about your water and looking for a water testing laboratory near you? A helpful guide to the wide world of laboratory water analysis.

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