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What To Do About Acidic Well Water

What to Do About Acidic Well Water

Acidic well water is a relatively common issue among well owners. But is acidic well water a concerning problem? Tap Score recommends the remedies

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Quick Guide: Coliform Bacteria in Well Water

Quick Guide: Coliform Bacteria in Well Water

Coliform bacteria in well water is one of the leading issues for well owners. Learn how to test your well for coliform and how you can keep your well water...

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HPC Results - What Do They Mean?

What Do HPC Test Results Actually Mean?

Learn about the role of heterotrophic bacteria and the HPC test in water quality assessment, acceptable HPC levels, EPA regulations, and when to be concerned.

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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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Toxicology Explained - The Science of Safety

What is Toxicology?

Learn about toxicology and its role in water testing.

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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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Tap Water Effects on Hair and Skin

Ultimate Guide: Tap Water Effects on Hair and Skin

From dry skin and itchy scalp to eczema, dandruff, and hair loss, learn how your water quality impacts the quality of your hair and skin

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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5/HAA9) in Drinking Water

Quick Guide: Haloacetic Acids in Drinking Water Explained

Should you be worried about HAA5/HAA9? Learn about haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9) and what they are doing in your drinking water. Everything from potential health risks to how to filter them...

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