How safe is your tap water?

How safe is your tap water?

Author: QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel August 6, 2025 Duration: 15:15

How to find out what’s in your water and find the best water filter for your situation.

Find a full transcript here. 

Other Nutrition Diva episodes mentioned in this episode: 

Dirty Dozen - Much Ado About Nothing?

Research mentioned in this episode: 

EPA’s CCR Finder 

NSF’s website

Tap Water Database

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