Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith

@itmebenjamin

13 Tweets Feb 21, 2023
7 reasons why tap water is destroying your health:
Tap water contains thousands of toxic chemicals.
Some are added intentionally.
Some are environmental pollutants.
Some are leeched from the pipes going into your home.
Here are 7 harmful things contaminating your tap water:
1) Fluoride
Fluoride is put in our water to (supposedly) protect our teeth.
But research is beginning to show the negative effects of this chemical.
Consuming too much fluoride is linked to:
• Arthritis
• Tooth damage
• Impaired brain function
• Disrupted gut microbiome
2) Carcinogens
A 2019 study of more than 48,000 US water facilities found 22 carcinogens in drinking water.
These include:
• Nitrate
• Arsenic
• Asbestos
• Chromium-6
• Radioactive waste
• Disinfection byproducts
3) Heavy metals
These are used in industrial, agricultural, and technological production facilities.
Metals found in tap water include:
• Lead
• Arsenic
• Copper
• Mercury
• Chromium
• Manganese
Many are linked to neurological disorders, organ damage, and cancer.
4) Prescription drugs
Up to 90% of an ingested drug is excreted into wastewater.
These are typically not removed by water treatment plants.
Therefore our tap water can contain:
• Opioids
• Estrogen
• Antidepressants
• Benzodiazepines
• Chemical birth controls
5) Organic contaminants
These are human-made chemicals including:
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Chloroform
• Industrial solvents
They can increase your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and reproductive difficulties.
6) Trihalomethanes (THMs)
These are byproducts of water treatment.
They are formed by the reaction of organic material with chlorine.
THMs are associated with:
• Birth defects
• Reproductive harm
• Increased risk of rectal, colon, and bladder cancer
7) Polyflourinated Substances (PFAS)
PFAS are chemicals used in plastics.
Tests done by the Environmental Working Group found PFAS in the drinking water of all 50 US states.
PFAS are linked to:
• Birth defects
• Liver damage
• Hormone disruption
• Increased cancer risk
How to protect yourself:
A Brita filter is not effective enough.
I get water from @AliveWaterco and use a water filter from @AquaTru.
You can also install a reverse osmosis filter in your home.
Get water in glass bottles if necessary. My favorite brand is Mountain Valley.
@AliveWaterco @AquaTru The water you bathe with also affects your health.
Your skin absorbs large amounts of water from showers and baths.
The water vapor from steam also transports these toxins into your lungs.
Get a filter for your shower and bathtub.
I have a @jolieskinco filter in my shower.
@AliveWaterco @AquaTru @jolieskinco 7 reasons why tap water is destroying your health:
1) Fluoride
2) Carcinogens
3) Heavy metals
4) Prescription drugs
5) Organic contaminants
6) Trihalomethanes (THMs)
7) Polyflourinated Substances (PFAS)
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