6 Plain-English Drinking Water Guides

Explainer and how-to guides covering PFAS, lead, water testing, filters, and military water contamination. Each guide is fact-checked against EPA and CDC sources.

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This index links to 6 pages organized into 3 categories for easy browsing.

Military & Legal (1)

America's Worst Lead Water Crises (2001-2024) Vertical history of 5 major US lead-in-water disasters: Washington DC, Flint, Newark, Benton Harbor, Jackson. Peak levels, populations affected, current status.

PFAS 101 (1)

Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water: What You Need to Know Plain-English guide to PFAS: where they come from, health risks, 2024 EPA limits, and how to remove them from your tap.

Testing (4)

Best Lead Water Test Kits for Home Testing Side-by-side comparison of 5 lead test kits. Price, accuracy, turnaround. DIY strips vs certified lab, plus how to read results.
How to Identify a Lead Pipe Yourself: 3 Home Tests Visual guide to the scratch test, magnet test, and color check. Figure out if your service line is lead in 60 seconds.
How to Test Your Water for Lead: Home Testing Guide Compare home test kits and lab options, learn proper sampling, understand EPA limits, and know what to do if lead is found.
PFAS Blood Test: Check Your Exposure to Forever Chemicals How to get a PFAS blood test through your doctor, Quest, Labcorp, or at-home kits. Reference ranges, NHANES data, and next steps.