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Nitrate in Drinking Water: Risks, Safe Levels & How to Test - BLG036

Quick Guide: Nitrate and Drinking Water

Learn how nitrate enters drinking water, health risks like blue baby syndrome, safe nitrate levels, and the best ways to test and treat your water.

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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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What Chemicals Are Subject to TSCA

What Chemicals Are Subject to TSCA?

With over 86,000 chemicals in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory, learn why thousands of potentially harmful products remain unregulated by the EPA.

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Water Problems in Urban Areas

Water Problems in Urban Areas

Read on to learn how urban development impacts the natural water cycle, changes water quality and its availability.

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Is Plastic Piping Safe?

Is Plastic Piping Safe?

The pipes that carry your tap water come in a variety of materials–from lead to copper to plastic. With lead piping now illegal and copper piping very expensive, that brings...

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The Exposome Explained

How the Exposome Impacts Your Health

We are exposed to harmful substances each day. As our environment changes and we spend more time indoors, our health risks change as well. Learn all about your indoor exposures—from...

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A Quick Guide on How You Can Limit Water Pollution

A Quick Guide on How You Can Limit Water Pollution

A Quick Guide on How You Can Limit Water Pollution

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