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Received An EPA Letter About Lead Pipes? Here’s What You Need To Do

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Recently, citizens across the U.S. have been sent letters by the EPA highlighting potential increased lead levels in tap water. This proactive measure aims to alert communities about the possible risks lurking in their plumbing systems. Addressing lead contamination is crucial for public health and safety because even low levels of lead exposure can be …

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What to Do If You Find Elevated Levels of Lead in Your Tap Water

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Recently, citizens across the U.S. have been sent letters by the EPA to watch out for their tap water’s possible increased lead levels. If your test results show elevated lead levels, it’s essential to act quickly to protect your health. Immediate Steps: Flush Your Pipes: Before using tap water for drinking or cooking, let the …

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The Ultimate Tap Water Odor Guide

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Unpleasant smells in tap water can be more than just a minor inconvenience; they might hint at deeper issues with water quality. Whether it’s a chlorine-like scent or a rotten egg aroma, the exact cause of smelly water can be difficult to determine. The first step toward solving your water odor issue is locating the …

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Home Guide: Best Water Filter Technologies

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Clean drinking water is essential for every household. With increasing awareness of global water pollution and safety hazards, protecting your home’s water supply has never been more important. Research has shown that tap water around the world contains alarming levels of contaminants, posing serious health risks. These impurities, which include chemicals and microorganisms, can have …

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DIY vs. Laboratory Water Testing: Which to Choose?

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Regular testing of drinking water is key to ensuring safety. And it can be hard to decide between DIY vs. Laboratory Water Testing. Lab testing, especially with EPA-certified labs, offers the highest accuracy. DIY kits, however, provide a fast, affordable option for basic checks. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose which type of …

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The Complete Guide to Safe Drinking Water for Cats

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Safe Drinking Water for Cats Most people consider their own water quality but rarely think about how it affects their cats. This guide covers the essential parameters to test so you can ensure your cat has clean, safe drinking water. To test your cat’s drinking water at home, order our DIY Ultimate Drinking Water …

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How Often To Test Well Water

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If you rely on a private well for drinking water, regularly testing it for bacteria and other potential contaminants is essential. But how often should you test your well water to keep it safe? This guide will help you decide the best testing frequency to ensure your water quality and peace of mind. How often …

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Does Your Antique Furniture Have Lead Paint? Signs and Testing Methods You Need to Know

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If you’re buying or refinishing antique furniture, you might wonder: does my furniture contain lead paint? In this article, we’ll explain some of the signs of lead paint in your antique furniture, as well as how to test for it. How old is lead paint? Lead paint was banned in the US in …

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How to Shock Chlorinate your Well

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Shock Chlorination is a method of killing bacteria in a water well by adding chlorine bleach. This is the most common method homeowners will use to sanitize a well if it test positive for Coliform Bacteria or if there are other reasons to be concerned about bacteria or viruses. Prior to Shock Chlorination …

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Is Your Water Safe After a Hurricane? How to Test and Purify Drinking Water

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After a hurricane or any natural disaster, securing food, shelter, and clean water becomes critical. Even if water is running from your tap, can you be sure it’s safe to drink? The last thing you want after a hurricane is for your family to fall ill from what you thought was safe drinking water. …

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