Articles and News
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Drinking-Water Test Kits: Test Your Water at Home
We strongly recommend that you test the water coming into your home, using the kit that best suits your situation and budget. Here's everything you need to know about drinking-water test kits.
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What Can The Taste of Water Tell You About Its Quality?
Did you know the taste of water can vary from sweet & salty to bitter & sour? Read this article to know exactly what is making your water taste the way it does.
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Six Ways to Detect Lead in Your Drinking Water
Lead can be found in water supplies all over the country. Infants, fetuses, and children are the most vulnerable when it comes to lead exposure. Read our effective methods on how to test for lead in your water.
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How Is Water Quality Defined? What to Know About the Safety of Your Drinking Water
Levels of bacteria, solid particulates, salinity, and dissolved oxygen — these all affect water quality. Read on to find out more.
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Everything You Need to Know About Copper in Drinking Water
While copper is an essential trace mineral that we need to survive, too much can be toxic. Here's everything you need to know about copper in drinking water.
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Basic Information About Lead in Drinking Water: Is It Safe?
There's no safe level of lead in drinking water. But how does lead make its way into our water in the first place? Here's basic information to know about detecting lead and filtering it out.
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What Is TDS?
TDS stands for total dissolved solids in water. But what do they have to do with our drinking water quality? Find the answers to your questions.
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Hard Water vs. Soft Water: What Are the Differences?
Is your home water supply hard or soft? Can you tell? In this guide, we compare hard water vs. soft water and what's found (or not found) in each. -
Your Guide to Water Filtration Systems
Different types of drinking-water filtration systems have flooded the market. Learn what systems may be best for you. -
What Does It Mean When There's Sulfur Smell in Water?
Have you noticed a sulfur taste or smell in your water? Here's what it means and whether or not you should be concerned.