H2U UNIVERSITY™

The science of clean water,
explained for every family.

Six in-depth articles on water quality, health risks, and filtration technology — written so you can make informed decisions for your home without a chemistry degree.

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6 articles
WATER SCIENCE5 min read

What Are Trihalomethanes — and Why Should You Care?

You've probably never heard of trihalomethanes. But if your home is connected to a municipal water supply, they're almost certainly flowing through your pipes right now.

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HOME SAFETY7 min read

The Lead Pipe Legacy: Is Your Home at Risk?

An estimated 9 to 12 million lead service lines still connect American homes to the water main — and millions of homeowners have no idea.

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FILTRATION GUIDE9 min read

Reverse Osmosis vs. Carbon Filtration: Which Is Right for You?

Carbon filtration and reverse osmosis work completely differently, remove completely different contaminants, and suit completely different water problems. Here's the definitive breakdown.

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GLASS SCORE™6 min read

Understanding Your Glass Score: A Deep Dive

When you run a water report for your zip code, H2U AquaCare distills thousands of data points into a single number. Here's exactly how we calculate it and what it means.

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HEALTH8 min read

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals': The Invisible Threat in Your Water

They don't smell. They have no taste. You can't see them. And once they're in your body, they don't leave. PFAS have been called the defining environmental health crisis of our generation.

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WATER SCIENCE4 min read

Why the EPA Limit Isn't the Safety Limit

Your utility's annual report almost certainly says your water meets all federal standards. That statement is probably true. It is also profoundly incomplete.

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