Chlorine is commonly added in municipal water supplies in desert communities, particularly during the hot summer months. It is a good antibacterial agent, but is it bad for our health? This is true, according to a number of research studies. The best way to protect your home's water supply in the Phoenix area is by contacting Clear Water Concepts, a leader in the installation and servicing of whole house filtration systems. First, let's take a look at why you should consider making this kind of investment.
Chlorine not only disinfects the water supply of harmful bacteria, but evidence shows that it can also have a damaging effect on the healthy bacteria in our own bodies. When chlorine is added to the water supply, it combines with organic matter to form byproducts called trihalomethanes, or THMs. One form of THM that results from this process is chloroform, a known carcinogen. Chloroform, and other THMs can pose a health threat when consumed, inhaled, or even when applied to the skin.
Research has shown that water treated with chlorine that is consumed cam cause an increased risk of rectal, bladder, and kidney cancers. There are also correlations with poor birth outcomes, including low birth weight, birth defects, and even spontaneous abortion. The free radicals found in chlorinated water have also been linked to liver malfunction and weakening of the immune system. Additionally, there is some evidence that at the very least, chlorinated water may also have a negative effect on our intestinal flora. These chlorine and THM compounds can reach us through our gut in our daily baths and showers, as well as through ingestion.
Even the vapors of chlorinated water can have an adverse affect on our health. Just by inhaling chlorinated water, we can have a greater risk of developing asthma, because chlorine and THMs have the ability to damage the mucous lining of our respiratory systems.
As you can see, just installing a filter on your shower or on a few faucets isn't going to do the job. What is needed is a wholehouse filtration system. Clear Water Concepts features the Sanitech Pro-line system, which provides on-demand whole house filtering with water softening. With this system, designed specifically to deal with the challenges of Phoenix municipal water, chlorine, VOCs (volatile organic substances, like THMs), odors, hard water, and scaling can be eliminated from your family's water supply. For more information and a quote, contact ClearWaterArizona.com.
Chlorine not only disinfects the water supply of harmful bacteria, but evidence shows that it can also have a damaging effect on the healthy bacteria in our own bodies. When chlorine is added to the water supply, it combines with organic matter to form byproducts called trihalomethanes, or THMs. One form of THM that results from this process is chloroform, a known carcinogen. Chloroform, and other THMs can pose a health threat when consumed, inhaled, or even when applied to the skin.
Research has shown that water treated with chlorine that is consumed cam cause an increased risk of rectal, bladder, and kidney cancers. There are also correlations with poor birth outcomes, including low birth weight, birth defects, and even spontaneous abortion. The free radicals found in chlorinated water have also been linked to liver malfunction and weakening of the immune system. Additionally, there is some evidence that at the very least, chlorinated water may also have a negative effect on our intestinal flora. These chlorine and THM compounds can reach us through our gut in our daily baths and showers, as well as through ingestion.
Even the vapors of chlorinated water can have an adverse affect on our health. Just by inhaling chlorinated water, we can have a greater risk of developing asthma, because chlorine and THMs have the ability to damage the mucous lining of our respiratory systems.
As you can see, just installing a filter on your shower or on a few faucets isn't going to do the job. What is needed is a wholehouse filtration system. Clear Water Concepts features the Sanitech Pro-line system, which provides on-demand whole house filtering with water softening. With this system, designed specifically to deal with the challenges of Phoenix municipal water, chlorine, VOCs (volatile organic substances, like THMs), odors, hard water, and scaling can be eliminated from your family's water supply. For more information and a quote, contact ClearWaterArizona.com.
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