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Renter's Guide to Water Filtration - BLG123

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

Rentersā€™ guide to safe tap water: what to test, how to use mail-in kits like Tap Score, and renter-friendly filters to fix issuesā€”no plumbing changes.

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Berkey performance testing guide

How Do I Performance Test My Berkey?

In the absence of NSF/ANSI certifications, performance testing your Berkey filter is the best way find out how effective it is at removing contaminants.

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WQA Treatment Providers in Tap Score reports

New feature: WQA Treatment Providers

New feature: Get unbiased treatment advice and expertise from local Water Quality Association (WQA) members through your Tap Score report.

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