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agriculture and drinking water quality for private wells

How Does Agriculture Pollute Private Wells?

If you live near agriculture, should you be worried about your drinking water? We’ll explore contaminant risks as well as how to best test and treat well water.

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Floodwater Contamination: The Hidden Dangers to Drinking Water Safety

Floodwater Contamination: The Hidden Dangers to Drinking Water Safety

Learn how floods can contaminate your drinking water with chemicals, sewage, and bacteria — and discover how to protect your water supply after a flood.

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Algal blooms explained

What Is An Algal Bloom?

Algal bloom refer to booms in algal population growth, accumulating in both marine and freshwater bodies. Ingesting algae-contaminated water can cause negative health effects

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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 out there, it's no surprise that there are many we just don't know much about. "Emerging contaminants" enter drinking water in a variety of ways. But...

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Volatile Organic Compounds in Drinking Water

What Are VOCs and Are They in Your Drinking Water?

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are everywhere. Learn what VOCs are, how to detect them, and how can you protect your water against VOC contamination.

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Phthalates and Drinking Water

Phthalates and Drinking Water

You can’t smell them, taste them, or perhaps even pronounce them, but phthalates are everywhere. Therefore, due to leaching, weathering and disintegration, they can (and do) make it into many...

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How Dangerous Are Pesticides in Water?

How Dangerous Are Pesticides in Water?

Do pesticides cause water pollution? They sure do. Learn about the risks and human health issues related to pesticides in drinking water as well as how to test and measure.

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