Almost half of all tap water in the U.S. contains the toxic class of chemicals PFAS, with a significant concentration on the East Coast, according to a recent study from the U.S. Geological Survey.

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When I ask friends and family why they don’t drink tap water in LA, they give the same vague answer: It’s chlorinated, gross and probably unhealthy. For years, that explanation sufficed, so I did what ...

If you’re concerned about what’s really lurking in your tap water—for whatever reason—a water filter pitcher can go a long way in making it cleaner (not to mention better-tasting). But the best water ...

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Unlike countertop units that divert water from a tap to a sink-side cartridge, faucet-mounted water filters are compact devices that attach directly to your faucet. Depending on their efficacy, they ...

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Checking up on the claims of water filter makers can be a discomfiting maze. Here's how to verify independent water filter certifications. I don't say this to panic you. Your drinking water is ...

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Changing my fridge’s water filter is one of those little chores I always put off, primarily because I hate buying the filters. Most name-brand replacements retail for about $50, which isn’t a small ...