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919 Are at-home water tests worth it? New study shows quality can vary widely

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ScienceDaily · 05/05/2025 12:14 EDT

Are at-home water tests worth it? New study shows quality can vary widely

For the cautious -- or simply curious -- homeowner, an at-home water testing kit may seem reassuring. But there are high levels of variability between test kits' abilities to detect potential contaminants in water, a new study has found.

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