Yes, these 11 are the most frequently found compounds in your water. Plus there are lots more!
Did you know that up to 20% of lead exposure comes from your water?
Long term exposure to lead in infants and children may cause reduced IQ,learning disabilities, and impaired growth.
In Adults, long-term exposure to lead may cause kidney problems, nerve disorders, and high blood pressure!
What's in Your Water? Here are a few of the most common things found in our water.
- Disinfection By-products: Long-term exposure may cause increased risk of cancer, as well as liver, kidney, or central nervous system problems.
- Heavy Metals: Even at low levels, long-term exposure may cause behavioral problems and learning disabilities
- Agricultural Pollutants: Long-term exposure may cause increased risk of cancer, as well as eye, liver, kidney, spleen, blood, and nervous system problems
- Industrial Pollutants: Long-term exposure may cause increased risk of cancer, as well as blood, nervous system, kidney, and liver problems.
1. Bad Choice for Your Wallet
• Bottled water is 100s to 1,000s time more expensive than tap water
2. Bad Choice for the Environment
• 1.5 million barrels of oil are used in the production of bottled water each year—enough to fuel 50,000 cars for one year
• 1,640,000 tons of packaging waste come from bottled water
• Only 34% of water bottles are recycled
3. Bottled water may not be contaminant free.
The Environmental Working Group found 10 popular brands had a total of 38 contaminants
What can you do to protect yourself?
GET EDUCATED
1. Learn what’s in your water at: epa.gov/safewater/ccr
2. Research how your water gets from your municipality to your tap
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