Water Quality Guides

Expert information on drinking water safety, contaminants, and filtration solutions.

Basics

Understanding Water Quality Scores

Learn how water quality scores and grades are calculated, and what your city's rating means for your health.

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Contaminants

Complete Guide to Drinking Water Contaminants

Comprehensive overview of all major water contaminants including lead, PFAS, arsenic, nitrates, and more.

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Solutions

How to Choose the Right Water Filter

Detailed comparison of filter types, NSF certifications, removal rates, and cost analysis.

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Basics

Understanding Your Water Quality Report

Learn how to read Consumer Confidence Reports and understand what the numbers mean.

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Education

Municipal Water Treatment Explained

How treatment plants work, different methods used, and why treatment isn't perfect.

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Contaminants

PFAS: Forever Chemicals in Your Water

Everything about PFAS - what they are, health effects, regulations, and removal methods.

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Contaminants

Lead in Drinking Water

Why lead is still a problem, how to test, and solutions including the Flint water crisis case study.

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Testing

Home Water Testing Guide

When to test, what to test for, DIY vs professional testing, and how to interpret results.

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Regional

Water Quality by State

State-by-state analysis of water quality, regional trends, and policy differences.

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Solutions

How to Improve Your Tap Water

Practical steps and solutions to ensure safer, better-tasting water for your home.

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