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Can you test your water quality at home? I did and here's what I discovered

Clean drinking water is a must-have, but what can you do if you're concerned? Find out what options you have at your disposal ...
ConsumerAffairs

New study explores whether at-home water testing kits are worth it

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst found that the majority of at-home testing kits leave homeowners with inconclusive results. Because there are no ...
NPR

Despite free testing, some schools have been slow to check for lead in their water

There's federal money for local schools to test their water for lead, which can be dangerous for kids. Many school systems opt not to test their faucets, even if it's free. The U.S. Environmental ...
WDSU

WDSU Investigates: A look inside water testing labs across the area

TESTING AT THIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT ON THE EAST BANK OF JEFFERSON PARISH, INSIDE THIS OLD BUILDING SITS ONE OF THE MOST CRITICALLY IMPORTANT LABS IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. WHEN THERE’S A BOIL WATER ...
The Connecticut Mirror

Rural towns in CT aren’t testing their well water enough. This program is trying to change that

UConn graduate research assistant, Alec Janis tests water at the Connecticut Institute of Water Resources lab. Credit: Ayannah Brown / Connecticut Public About one in four state residents get their ...