Possible Adverse Health Effects of City Water

The most common disinfectant in use today, chlorine, is not without its side-effects. When chlorine and chloramines come in contact with organic material that is found in virtually any water supply, they cause harmful by-products called trihalomethanes (THMs). An example of a THM is chloroform. THMs have been found to be carcinogenic in animal species, and are classified as being probably carcinogenic to humans. THMs are ingested into the body in drinking water, are absorbed through the skin and inhaled into your lungs in the shower or bath.

THM's can be particularly harmful to pregnant women and tests have shown they may have cause birth defects or miscarriage.

Removing chlorine from only your drinking water:

• Counter-Top Filters: Carbon block (CTO) or Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters can be attached directly to your sink faucet on sit on your kitchen counter-top.
• Under-the-Counter Reverse Osmosis (RO) units provide bottled water quality water straight from your tap! No more heavy and unsightly bottles and jugs. RO can save you hundreds of dollars over bottled water.

Removing chlorine from your shower:

• Shower filters will remove the chlorine from your shower for softer hair and skin and no chlorine inhalation.

Whole House Chlorine Removal:

• Automatic Whole-House Chlorine Removal Filters will remove chlorine and harmful THMs from all your incoming water.

The immediate benefits you will notice is better tasting and smelling water throughout your home. Your family, pets, and plants will all appreciate chlorine-free water!