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SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST


In her role as the Senior Research Scientist at SimpleLab, Samantha leverages her expertise in water chemistry and engineering to ensure that all SimpleLab and Tap Score products and communications are held to the highest scientific standards. Samantha has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in environmental engineering and five years of laboratory research experience in environmental analytical chemistry. In her free time, Samantha can be found out running trails, sitting in a coffee shop or hanging out with her dogs.

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What Is Reverse Osmosis? - BLG043

What Is Reverse Osmosis (RO)?

Learn how reverse osmosis filters work, which contaminants they remove, system costs, upkeep, and whether or not an RO system suits your home.

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What water filters remove fluoride? - BLG181

Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for Fluoride

From AquaTru and Culligan to GE Appliances, this affiliate-free guide contains filters certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of fluoride

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Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contamination - BLG133

Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contaminants

A guide to well water contaminants that covers like cloudiness or weird smells and tastes as well water testing and filtration recommendations

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PUR Water Filters - What Do They Remove From Water? BLG186

What Do PUR Water Filter Pitchers Filter Out?

A source of reliable insights on PUR pitcher filters. Our unbiased overview reveals what contaminants PUR filters are certified to treat.

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Why do water samples vary? - BLG124

Water Test Results: Why They Vary and Why it Matters

A quick guide to highlight the basics of why water quality can vary over time, why sampling methods matter, and what that means for you.

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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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What Do ZeroWater Filters Remove from Tap Water? - BLG196

What Do ZeroWater Filters Remove from Drinking Water?

Do ZeroWater filters work? Learn that and more, including what contaminants ZeroWater pitcher and water dispenser systems are certified to reduce in your water.

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Which faucet filter is right for me? - BLG215

Quick Guide to Faucet Filters

Do faucet water filters really work? Our unbiased look at popular faucet-mounted filters on the market—PUR, Brita, Waterdrop, and Culligan.

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