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Why do water samples vary? - BLG124

Water Test Results: Why They Vary and Why it Matters

A quick guide to highlight the basics of why water quality can vary over time, why sampling methods matter, and what that means for you.

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Top Reasons To Test Your Drinking Water - BLG027

Why People Test Their Water

Why do people test their water? From unusual colors or smells, to water filtration systems, and simple curiosity, a guide to home water testing possibilities.

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a guide to red flags in water filter reviews - BLG189

When Can You Trust Water Filter Reviews? A Guide to Red Flags

Which common water filter review methods—red dye test, the taste test, TDS meters and more—are an accurate indication of drinking water quality?

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What water filter removes lead from water? - BLG214

Quick Guide to Certified Water Filters for Lead

From Brita and PUR to Aquasana and ZeroWater, this affiliate-free guide explores filters certified to NSF/ANSI standards for the reduction of lead.

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Testing with Tap Score is Easy - BLG150

Testing with Tap Score is Easy

Tap Score makes analytical lab testing simple and easy, including free shipping, so that anyone can collect a water sample and get back meaningful results

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What Do ZeroWater Filters Remove from Tap Water? - BLG196

What Do ZeroWater Filters Remove from Drinking Water?

Do ZeroWater filters work? Learn that and more, including what contaminants ZeroWater pitcher and water dispenser systems are certified to reduce in your water.

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Parents Guide to Tap Water Testing - BLG029

Expecting a Child? New Parents’ Guide to Water Safety

Is tap water safe for your baby? You should test your water to find out—drinking water analysis can help you keep your children safe at home.

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Renter's Guide to Water Filtration - BLG123

Best Water Test Kits for Renters (Quick Guide to Safe Apartment Drinking Water)

Renters’ guide to safe tap water: what to test, how to use mail-in kits like Tap Score, and renter-friendly filters to fix issues—no plumbing changes.

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