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Is Tap Water Safe to Drink? Minimizing Your Risk of Carcinogens in Drinking Water By Ty Bolling
"Is Tap Water Safe to Drink? Minimizing Your Risk of Carcinogens in Drinking Water"
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Article Summary
- Studies have found that potential cancer-causing agents are in almost every municipal water system in the U.S.
- Water treatment plants use a combination of chemicals. The most toxic is chloramine, a blend of chlorine and ammonia.
- Other contaminants often found in drinking water include:
- HAAs – Haloacetic acids
- VOCs – Volatile organic compounds
- THMs – Trihalomethanes
- In one report, over 100,000 man-made chemicals were detected in the water from public treatment systems. These include toxic herbicides, pesticides, and pharmaceutical drugs.
- Many municipalities add fluoride to water supplies. Fluoride has been linked to a wide range of health problems including cancer and neurological deterioration.
- The fluoride added to water is not pharmaceutical grade and often contains other known carcinogens, including arsenic and lead.
- The best ways to ensure drinking water safety:
- Filter your water in as many ways as possible
- Store your water in glass containers versus plastic
- Lobby for stricter water regulations in your area