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What\u2019s in your<\/em> water<\/a>? We at Filters Fast have compiled a list of the top ten most disturbing things found in tap and bottled water. Some of these may surprise you.<\/p>\n

#10 \u2013 Chlorine <\/strong><\/p>\n

The chlorination of water is a disinfecting method used by water treatment plants to eliminate the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms in city supplies. \u00a0This seems beneficial, but consider the consequences: chlorine in water often reacts with other naturally-occurring elements to produce toxins that are carcinogenic. Prolonged exposure has been linked with several adverse health conditions like asthma and several types of cancer.<\/p>\n

#9 \u2013 Lead <\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control<\/a>, Lead in water is a major concern for children and pregnant women, as it affects physical and mental development. Although measures taken over the last few decades have drastically reduced the amount of lead in water supplies, it is still often found in houses and buildings with old pipes. Water that sits for long periods of time in corroded pipes can become contaminated and, when drank, result in lead poisoning.<\/p>\n

#8 \u2013 Cysts <\/strong><\/p>\n

Cryptosporidium and Giardia are two of the most common water-borne microbiological cysts. These protozoan parasites enter lakes and streams through sewage and animal waste. Drinking water from said lakes and streams is not such a good idea, unless you\u2019re sure the cysts have been filtered out. You could end up with a mild to severe gastrointestinal illness.<\/p>\n

#7 \u2013 BPA <\/strong><\/p>\n

BPA, otherwise known as bisphenol-A, is found in the plastic used in water bottles and other manufactured products. A large number of studies on BPA have found its effects on the body to be toxic. If BPA leaches into bottled water, it could result in many different types of cancer.<\/p>\n

#6 \u2013 Fluoride <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ah, the Fluoride debate: to fluoridate or not to fluoridate.\u00a0 Well, some maintain that fluoride in water is beneficial to dental health. Others claim it is linked to bone cancer and can actually cause dental fluorosis with extensive exposure. It\u2019s all a matter of where your priorities lie. Sure you might die of cancer, but at least you can still flash those healthy, strong pearly whites during your funeral visitation, right?<\/p>\n

#5 \u2013 Fecal Coliforms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, you read that right. While bottled water companies market their product as healthier than tap, many bottles have been found to contain a small percentage of feces. What\u2019s another word for feces?<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want that<\/em> in your water.<\/p>\n

#4 \u2013 Pesticides and Herbicides<\/strong><\/p>\n

This might not sound like such a big deal, since pesticides and herbicides are regularly used to farm our world\u2019s food supplies. But whether you eat them or drink them, these substances are toxic, and have been labeled \u201cgender benders.\u201d Studies<\/a> have found that atrazine, a common herbicide, is able to turn male frogs into female frogs. Farm run-off puts these toxins in our water supplies, so unless you\u2019re trying to induce a sex change, I\u2019d be careful.<\/p>\n

#3 \u2013 Pharmaceuticals <\/strong><\/p>\n

Pharmaceuticals are scary, because they may be harder to filter than all of these other substances. Since pharmaceuticals do not biodegrade, throwing them in the trash or flushing them down the toilet may cause them to end up in your water supply. Ninety percent of pills can pass through humans unchanged, so that human waste becomes a factor as well. Repeatedly ingesting water contaminated with pharmaceuticals can disrupt normal hormone function or lead to cancer.<\/p>\n

#2 \u2013 Natural Gas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Several homes across the country, all of which are near a local natural-gas drilling site, have witnessed the miracle of flaming tap water. The good news is that it\u2019s easy to test for \u2013 hold a lighter up to your faucet. The down side is that you might get burned while doing so.<\/p>\n

#1 \u2013 Crickets <\/strong><\/p>\n

In the words of Dr. Peter Gleick, \u201cyes, crickets.\u201d Gleick recently published a book called, Bottled and Sold: The Story Behind Our Obsession With Bottled Water. <\/em>In it, he discusses the contaminants found in bottled water that most people don\u2019t look for. His examples include a 1994 recall on a Texas-manufactured, bottled, sparkling water that was found to be contaminated with crickets.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think it gets more disturbing than this, but I could be wrong. \u00a0Are these the ten worst things found in tap and bottled water supplies?\u00a0 Perhaps you have some contaminated water stories you\u2019d like to share..<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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