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Monthly reports, background and guides on drinking water and filtration.

Guide·

How to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water: A Practical Guide

Which home filters actually reduce PFAS forever chemicals? Compare activated carbon, reverse osmosis and ion exchange for safer tap water.

Filters·

Choosing the Best Water Filter for Tap Water at Home

Compare activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and UV filters. Find the best water filter for tap water based on contaminants like lead, PFAS, and chlorine.

Guide·

How to Test Tap Water at Home: Kits and Lab Methods

Learn how to test tap water at home using DIY kits or lab services. Understand pH, lead, and nitrates to ensure your drinking water is safe for use.

Contamination·

PFAS in Drinking Water: Health Risks and Filter Solutions

Learn about PFAS in drinking water, current safety limits in the US and EU, and which household filtration systems effectively remove these forever chemicals.

Guide🇦🇹 Austria·

Drinking water in Austria - utilities, authorities & law

Learn about Austrias drinking water supply, including the legal framework, responsible authorities, and the role of local utilities in ensuring top quality.

Guide🇨🇭 Switzerland·

Drinking water in Switzerland - utilities, authorities & law

Learn about Switzerland's drinking water regulations, legal frameworks, and the roles of utilities and authorities in ensuring high-quality tap water supply.

Guide🇳🇱 Netherlands·

Drinking water in Netherlands - utilities, authorities & law

Explore the Dutch water sector, from legal frameworks and government authorities to utility companies providing clean drinking water in the Netherlands.

Guide🇧🇪 Belgium·

Drinking water in Belgium - utilities, authorities & law

Learn about tap water in Belgium, from major utility providers and legal regulations to quality standards and the authorities overseeing the water supply.

Guide🇨🇿 Czechia·

Drinking water in Czech Republic - utilities, authorities & law

Learn about Czech tap water quality, safety regulations, key utility providers, and legal frameworks governing water management in the Czech Republic.

Guide🇵🇱 Poland·

Drinking water in Poland - utilities, authorities & law

Learn about tap water safety in Poland, including key legal regulations, responsible utility companies, and the national authorities overseeing water quality.

Guide🇫🇷 France·

Drinking water in France - utilities, authorities & law

Learn about tap water in France, including legal regulations, water utility companies, and the government authorities responsible for safety and quality.

Guide·

Boil-water notice - guide & FAQ

Learn how to stay safe during a boil-water notice. This essential guide covers safety precautions, usage FAQs, and tips on how to properly disinfect water.

Contamination·

How to detect drinking water contamination

Learn how to identify signs of polluted water, use home testing kits, and recognize health symptoms to ensure your family's drinking water is safe and clean.

Guide🇩🇪 Germany·

Drinking water in Germany - utilities, authorities & law

Understand the legal framework and safety of drinking water in Germany. Learn about the role of utilities, regulatory authorities, and key water laws.

Guide·

Boil Water Notices Explained: What to Do When Tap Water Is Unsafe

A boil water notice means tap water must be boiled before drinking. Learn what triggers a notice, exactly how long to boil, and when filters help.

Contamination·

Lead, Nitrate and Chlorine: A Practical Guide to Tap Water Contaminants

A clear overview of the most common drinking water contaminants in Europe and North America, the health effects, and the right filter for each.

Contamination·

PFAS in Drinking Water: The Forever Chemicals and How Filters Help

PFAS are persistent industrial chemicals showing up in tap water worldwide. What we know about the health risks, current limits, and which filters actually remove them.