Some Contaminants In Drinking Water Pose Health Risks

March 5, 2009 - PRLog -- Each of us is concerned about what we put into our bodies—whether it’s food, water, soda, or some other product. What we consume has a direct correlation to our health. Unhealthy food consumed over time can contribute to numerous health risks. Drinking sugar-filled soda all day can seriously impact our weight.

For drinking water—something that is essential and vital for healthy living—it’s critical that what we consume is clean, pure and ultimately healthy.

News reports occasionally highlight water purity or contamination problems around the country, and these stories just confirm the importance we hold for drinking water—and rightly so.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on its Web site (http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/hfacts.html), lists several categories of contaminants that can be found in water. We’ll highlight just a few from the list.

Coliform bacteria is a common microbe in the environment and is generally not considered harmful. However, its presence can indicate problems with the treatment system or pipes that distribute the water. It also can indicate that germs that can cause disease are present in the water.

The presence of Fecal Coliform and E coli in water indicates contamination with human or animal wastes. These microbes can cause diarrhea, cramps and nausea.

While Turbidity has no health effects, it “can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth,” according to the EPA report.

Inorganic contaminants, such as arsenic, can cause skin damage and circulatory system problems if exposed to over many years.

“Lead typically leaches into water from plumbing in older buildings,” according to the EPA report, and children and pregnant women are most susceptible.

These are just a few of the contaminants that can be found in water. For a complete list, please visit the EPA Web site (http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/hfacts.html).  

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