Monthly Archives: August 2026

How to Test for Lead in Water: The First Draw Method

Run the kitchen tap for two minutes, fill a bottle, and the result can come [...]

Chain of Custody for Water Testing Samples: A Complete Guide

Chain of custody is a documented record of every person who held a water sample, [...]

13 Well Water Sampling Mistakes That Void Your Results

Rinse the bottle before you fill it, and the lab has to reject your sample. [...]

Lab Testing vs Mail-Order Water Test Kits: An Honest Look

Search for a home water test, and three different products show up. Test strips and [...]

Water Test Strips vs Lab Testing: Why Results Disagree

The strip turned the right color, and the water still smells like a struck match. [...]

Algal Blooms and Cyanotoxins in Water Supplies

Every summer, as lakes and ponds warm up, you’ll start seeing the headlines: a beach [...]

The 2026 Cyclospora Outbreak: What It Actually Means for Your Water

If you’ve seen headlines this summer about a fast-growing outbreak of diarrheal illness sweeping across [...]

Is Your Water Filter Actually Working? How to Prove It

Your filter is installed, the indicator light is green, and the water tastes the same [...]

White Residue on Fixtures and Dishes: What It Means

Run a glass through the dishwasher and pull it out cloudy. Wipe down the shower [...]

PFAS Contamination Maps: Is Your Area on the List?

PFAS contamination maps have been showing up in headlines for months. The good news is [...]