Chlorine is a chemical used in municipal water supplies. It was first introduced into U.S. water supplies in 1908. Chlorine has been enormously effective at reducing water borne illnesses such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and hepatitis.

Chlorine is a toxic chemical that attacks organic matter.

However most all water supplies have dissolved organic matter in the water that is a result of leaves and twigs that floats into the water. This is where the problem starts as chlorine interacts with these organic materials to produce disinfection byproducts more commonly referred to as DBPs.

The two primary DBP categories called trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAA5s).

These DBPs have been linked to potential…

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Damaging effects to your cardiovascular system
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Harmful impacts to your respiratory system
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Unhealthy functioning of your renal system
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Disruptions to your central nervous system
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Weakening of your immune system

These DBPs may be many times more toxic than the chlorine in your water.

You’ll also find other hidden toxins in your tap water like arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, mercury, perchlorate (primary ingredient in rocket propellant), various pharmaceutical products, and polonium-210 (radioactive element that decays into lead).pic_tapwater

And what about lead?

While most homes today have PVC pipes, even modern faucets have lead-containing joints that potentially contribute to lead in your drinking water.

So, the bottom line here is your tap water coming straight from its source can contain chemicals and byproducts harmful to your health.

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