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Emerging Contaminants of Concern in Drinking Water - Tap Score

What Are Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Drinking Water?

Given the 80,000+ chemicals on the market, it's no surprise that there are many we just don't know much about. In this piece, we ask: what are contaminants of emerging...

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Guide to Legionella in Drinking Water

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

Legionella is a bacteria that grows naturally in freshwater environments. But when it gets into water systems, it can become a real nuisance. Outbreaks of Legionella-caused illnesses are quite common,...

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Well Maintenance Calendar: How to Care For Your Water Year-Round

Well Maintenance Calendar: How to Care For Your Water Year-Round

As the seasons change so should your well maintenance routine. Different weather patterns affect water quality in a variety of ways. Testing your water during certain times of the year...

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Seasonal Allergies and Drinking Water

Seasonal Allergies and Drinking Water

There are many allergy-management options on the market, but one easy and surprising way to manage allergic reaction severity can be found at your tap. In our new guide to...

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What To Do If You Have Mold In Your Home

What To Do If You Have Mold In Your Home

Mold has been living on our planet for millions of years, and there is always some mold everywhere. The infamous “toxic mold”–which refers to the varieties that release mycotoxins into...

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What’s In Your Raw Water?

What’s In Your Raw Water?

The Raw Water sales reps are in effect turning a blind eye to the contaminants that have caused cancers for millions worldwide, while mumbling something about probiotics. We love that...

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The Dangers of Dioxane in Drinking Water

The Dangers of Dioxane in Drinking Water

Water supplies for more than 7 million Americans in 27 states are contaminated with 1,4-dioxane. This industrial chemical has been detected at levels higher than what federal scientists say poses...

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