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Bottled Water Fads Exposed

Bottled Water Fads Exposed

Regular tap water is now having to stand up against trendy options like alkaline water, hydrogenated water, vitamin-infused water, and even CBD water. Tap Score has done the work investigating...

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Black gunk on faucest and fixtures - Explanation

What’s The Black Gunk on My Fixtures?!

Black residue on faucets and fixtures is a common problem. Find out what causes black slime, if it's dangerous, and how to treat it.

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Floods & Drinking Water: The Hidden Dangers

Floods & Drinking Water: The Hidden Dangers

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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lab testing for pfas in drinking water - BLG206

What Is the Best Way to Test for PFAS in Drinking Water?

Testing for PFAS in drinking water? Learn how laboratories test for PFAS in water, choose the right PFAS test, and how to carefully collect your sample.

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Bottled Water Myths and Facts - Tap Score

Bottled Water: Myths vs. Facts

There are loads misconceptions when it comes to bottled water. We break down which common claims about bottled water are myths and which are facts.

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Is tap water safe after a hurricane?

Is It Safe to Drink Your Water After a Hurricane?

How do hurricanes affect drinking water quality? Learn how hurricane flooding can disrupt a city’s water supplies what you can do to keep your water safe.

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Is there aluminum in drinking water?

Aluminum in Drinking Water—Everything You Need to Know

Aluminum is used in purification systems to treat drinking water. Aluminum is unlikely to be harmful to your health at levels below 0.2 parts per million (PPM).

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Understanding the Risks in Your Drinking Water

Understanding the Risks in Your Drinking Water

This study illuminates the trade-offs people face in terms of potential health risks and aesthetic concerns across the three most popular drinking water options

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