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What are the best water testing kits for new homeowners? BLG122

Quick Guide: Best Water Test Kits for New Homeowners

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

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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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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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What water filter removes lead from water? - BLG214

Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for Lead

From Brita and PUR to Aquasana and ZeroWater, this affiliate-free guide explores filters certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of lead.

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Parents Guide to Tap Water Testing - BLG029

Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Safety

Is tap water safe for your baby? You should test your water to find out—drinking water analysis can help you keep your children safe at home.

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Renter's Guide to Water Filtration - BLG123

Best Water Test Kits for Renters (Quick Guide to Safe Apartment Drinking Water)

Renters’ guide to safe tap water: what to test, how to use mail-in kits like Tap Score, and renter-friendly filters to fix issues—no plumbing changes.

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lead and copper rule revisions - BLG184

What Are the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)?

What do the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) mean for you? Learn about lead service line replacements, enhanced sampling, testing in schools, and more.

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