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Tap Score Powered by SimpleLab

Tap Score Powered by SimpleLab

"SimpleLabā€ guarantees that Tap Score samples are analyzed at the optimal facility for fastest turnaround time while still meeting laboratory certification and test panel needs.

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Volatile Organic Compounds in Drinking Water

What Are VOCs and Are They in Your Drinking Water?

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are everywhere. Learn what VOCs are, how to detect them, and how can you protect your water against VOC contamination.

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What do the units on a water quality report mean?

How To Interpret Water Testing Units

How to interpret units for measuring chemical, biological, radiological, and other contaminants that you often encounter on your water quality reports.

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What Happens to Stagnant Water in a Vacant Building?

What Happens to Stagnant Water in a Vacant Building?

This guide to flushing fixtures in vacant building before using inactive plumbing can help keep you safe from a potential hazards when turning the tap back on

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POE Versus POU Water Treatment

POE Versus POU Water Treatment

When looking to treat your own water at home, understanding the differences between point-of-use (POU) or point-of-entry (POE) systems can help you find the most efficient set up to meet...

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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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Lithium in tap water

Lithium and Tap Water

An overview of the potential benefits of lithium in your drinking water.

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Guide to Ion Exchange in Water Treatment - BLG010

How Does Ion Exchange Work?

Ion Exchange––What is an (IE) system and how does it work? Is it the right fit for your home water filtration needs?

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