There may be more than 250 different harmful chemicals in your drinking water. Here are just a handful of chemicals with their possible sources and potential health problems.
Lead
Possible source – Home, well and city water pipes. The older the pipes the bigger the problem
Potential Problems – Mental development in children
Chlorine
Possible Source – Over chlorination by water utility to kill off other harmful contaminates
Potential Problems – Cancer
Pesticides
Possible Source – Field, yard, garden runoff
Potential Problems – Chronic health issues
Coliform/Bacteria
Possible Source – Feces and sewage
Potential Problems – Diarrhea, dysentery, viruses
Copper
Possible Source – Leaching home pipes
Potential Problems – Bitter taste, stomach illness, stains
Iron Bacteria
Possible Source – Naturally occurring
Potential Problems – Rotten smell, clogged plumbing
High Alkalinity
Possible Source – Naturally occurring
Potential Problems – Dry skin, alkali taste
Nitrates
Possible Source – Ag runoff, septic leakage
Potential Problems – Blood disorders
Hydrogen Sulfide (Sulfur)
Possible Source – Sulfur bacteria
Potential Problems – Rotten smell and taste, nausea.
Have your water tested and then use the results when figuring out what water treatment solution will be best for you. The best medicine is always preventative medicine.