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What is SAR?

Sodium Adsorption Ratio, Irrigation, and Soil Health

Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) does have consequences when it comes to your garden. Find out what SAR is and what to do if your water has high SAR

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Radon in Air and Water - Tap Score Guide to Radon

Radon Gas in Air and Water

Radon gas is an imperceptible threat affecting 1 in 15 homes across the US at a level above which the EPA recommends corrective action. A naturally occurring radioactive element, read...

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East Palestine Ohio Train Derailment Water Quality FAQ

Ohio Train Derailment: Water Quality FAQ

This live doc was prepared due to the overwhelming amount of questions related to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. It will be updated as we learn more about...

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Heavy Metals in Water and Soil: Methods for Treatment

Heavy Metals in Water and Soil: Methods for Treatment

There are many methods available for reducing heavy metals at their source–before they enter our food and bodies. Chemically engineered methods such as reverse osmosis, ion exchange, and chemical precipitation...

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Ultimate Guide to Rainwater Safety

Ultimate Guide to Rainwater Safety

Whether you’re a prepper or a homesteader, this guide to rainwater safety will help you on your way to ensuring your rainwater is safe for drinking

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Water service boundary project by SimpleLab

How to Access the First Map of US Water Utilities

Because most states do not provide which water systems serve which areas, SimpleLab released an Open-Source Dataset of US Water System Service Areas.

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Dioxins and Furans: Toxic Chemicals Explained

Dioxins and Furans: Toxic Chemicals Explained

Learn about the sources, exposures, and harmful health effects of the toxic industrial byproducts called dioxins and furans.

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What are aquatic herbicides

Aquatic Herbicides Explained

Aquatic herbicides are often used to kill invasive plant species and reduce algal blooms that threaten the health of aquatic ecosystems. Learn more about how and why aquatic herbicides are...

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