Tap water contains lots of impurities that are very harmful. This is why you need to invest in a whole house water filtration system to protect yourself and your loved ones from the effects of consuming contaminated water. Below are some of the impurities contained in tap water.
Fluoride
This chemical is added to municipal water during treatment because it is believed to have some oral health benefits. However, it is very dangerous when consumed in large amounts, hence the need to have it removed from water before consumption. Fluoride has been linked to a number of health problems such as bone disorders, dementia, thyroid disease, and diabetes. Additionally, it causes dental fluorosis in children.
Chlorine
Chlorine is used during the water purification process and it is possible to find traces of this chemical in tap water. While it is harmless when ingested in small amounts, bathing or swimming in chlorine water has been shown to cause skin flare-ups in people in skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It also causes eye irritation. Aquaox’s home water filtration system removes more than 90% of chlorine from tap water, making it safe for use.
Heavy metals
During water treatment and purification, all traces of heavy metals such as lead, iron, arsenic, and cadmium are usually removed from the water. However, the water can get contaminated as it passes through old pipes on the way to your home. These metals are very toxic, even when consumed in small amounts, hence the need to ensure that the water you consume is completely free of this metal.
Lead slows down mental development in children and can also cause various nerve disorders. In adults, it can cause kidney damage and increases the risk of high blood pressure. Arsenic has been linked to lung and skin cancer and can also lead to problems with the renal system.
Your body is incapable of excreting these metals and they therefore accumulate in your body and can lead to serious health problems in future. What’s even worse, the effects can be passed to your children and your children’s children.
Aluminum
Aluminum may be present in unfiltered tap water. It can lead to a number of health issues including skin problems, slowed mental development in children, and Alzheimer’s disease among others.
Disinfection by-products
These are the by-products of the water treatment and purification process using chlorine. These substances are carcinogenic and must therefore be removed from the water before consumption.
While tap water must meet some minimum standards set by the authorities, there are still a lot of impurities in it. You could unknowingly be consuming a lot of toxic substances through your tap water.
Thus, you should invest in a whole house water filtration system to ensure that both you and your family are safe from the effects of these toxins. In addition to removing these impurities, filtering your water before use will also keep you safe from water-borne diseases such as Cholera, Typhoid, and Hepatitis A among others.
