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When is water safe to swim in?

When Is It Safe to Swim? Staying Healthy and Safe in Recreational Waters

Read this guide to learn about the different types of recreational water bodies, the potential contaminants, and what to look out for.

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What type of water filter is best?

What Is the Best Water Filter?

The best water filtration system is the one that best addresses your home’s water quality and your personal preferences.

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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 very common problem and we’re here to answer some of the most common questions about what causes black slime, is it dangerous,...

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Floodwater Contamination: The Hidden Dangers to Drinking Water Safety

Floodwater Contamination: The Hidden Dangers to Drinking Water Safety

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 your home's drinking water? Learn how laboratories test for PFAS in water 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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