It seems like the tap is an easy and hassle-free way of drinking water. However, tap water is filled to the brim with dangerous contaminants that have no business being anywhere near your body. Drinking a glass of it increases your risk of drinking any of the thousands of chemical toxins that have been found in our nation’s tap water.
In California, sewer water is now being recycled into tap water. As reported by the San Francisco Gate:
“New regulations approved by the California State Water Resources Control Board allow treated recycled water to be added to reservoirs, the source of California municipal drinking water. The regulations specify the percentage of recycled water that can be added and how long it must reside there before being treated again at a surface water treatment facility and provided as drinking water.”
Here are some of the most common toxins found in municipal water:
Chlorine
Turns out chlorine isn’t just for the pool. This chemical is being used by water treatment facilities. It acts as an effective disinfectant that drinking it destroys beneficial gut bacteria which in turn makes you more susceptible to digestive issues and ailments like asthma and food allergies. Furthermore, chlorine, even in small amounts, is said to be highly carcinogenic.
Fluoride
As fluoride is believed to prevent tooth decay, water fluoridation has been practiced for many years. Sadly, it is unnecessary and only does damages to the body. According to FluorideAlert.org, fluoride can harm tooth enamel, weaken bones, and negatively impact thyroid and pineal gland function. While the dose has not been controlled, it can accumulate in the body, thereby affecting hormones, digestion, and neurotransmitters.
Arsenic
You become exposed to this naturally-occurring element because it seeps into groundwater and water wells. It is extremely carcinogenic and has been known to risk the chances of developing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cognitive development disorders in young children.
Hexavalent Chromium
Hexavalent chromium is a human carcinogen that can result in reproductive harm. Bring out eyes and respiratory irritation, and severely damage the liver and kidneys. Drinking it over a short period of time has been shown to cause health issues.
Heavy Metals
Found in pipes are heavy metals that make their way into our water at the moment water passes through them. One of these heavy metals is lead, which has been connected to neurological and developmental difficulties in children. Aside from this, aluminum can also be found and can damage your kidneys, brain, and nerves.
Pharmaceutical Drugs
There are several ways that pharmaceutical drugs can end up in our drinking water supply. And the kinds of medication that have been found in drinking water is nothing short of shocking: antibiotics, painkillers, blood thinners, antidepressants, and hormones are just some of them. This means that a deadly cocktail of pharmaceuticals with disastrous health effects could be harboring your local water supply.
Consider a more practical method of filtering your drinking water before you rush to the market to stock up bottled water.
