| Although most people might be aware of the health | | | | containing high levels of chlorine. |
| risks associated with drinking unfiltered tap (H2O), | | | | Additionally, the steam produced during hot showers |
| many do not yet realize that showering under water | | | | is known to have much higher chlorine levels than |
| that is unfiltered and chlorinated can also contribute | | | | those contained within the H2O itself, mainly because |
| to detrimental physical conditions. In order to fully | | | | of the tendency chlorine has to evaporate at lower |
| protect yourself from these dangers, you will need | | | | temperatures. When this steam is inhaled, it can have |
| to either access an unadulterated source or will need | | | | a detrimental effect on the lungs, sinuses, and throat. |
| to install an appropriate filter system to successfully | | | | An increasing number of homeowners throughout the |
| filter additional chemicals and toxins commonly | | | | world are beginning to recognize the importance of |
| contained within tap H2O. You may be wondering, | | | | establishing uncontaminated drinking-water sources, |
| exactly how dangerous is tap water for showering? | | | | realizing that the effects of environmental pollution |
| In general, it is difficult to assess, as different | | | | can have a direct effect on their long-term health. In |
| geographical areas and cities will be subjected to | | | | fact, one particular study found that over 2,100 |
| varying levels of chemical addition to their main water | | | | different contaminants are found within regular |
| sources. However, chlorine is a disinfectant chemical | | | | tap-water, of which chlorine is only one. |
| that is typically added to most supplies in order to kill | | | | For these reasons, even if you are unsure of the |
| off harmful microbes and bacteria - and it is likely | | | | chlorine levels contained within your city supply, it |
| present within your tap H2O. | | | | would be a good idea to stay on the safe side by |
| Chlorine is associated with a number of different | | | | choosing to have a filtering system installed for your |
| health risks, including the possibility of developing | | | | shower. These systems can greatly improve the |
| certain respiratory, skin, eye, and hair conditions. | | | | quality of your tap-water by removing chlorine along |
| Asthma and Bronchitis are two commonly suffered | | | | with any other additional chemicals and microbes. This |
| respiratory ailments that can be caused by an | | | | will help to ensure that your future showers will be of |
| overexposure to chlorine. Irritations suffered to the | | | | a purer quality, and will not compromise the integrity |
| eyes and skin are also possible, along with brittle hair | | | | of your health in any way. |
| as a result of constant showering with tap H2O | | | | |