5 Facts About NYC Tap Water - Why Water Filtration Systems are Important for Your Health

Jan. 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Admit it... you drink tap water. After all this is NYC, we have some of the best tap water in the world... it is the coveted ingredient in pizza dough and bagels that business owners across America envy and long for. But what is really in your home's tap water? Have you ever had it analyzed? If you have not, your most reliable source to determine just what you are consuming is the Department of Environmental Protection's Water Quality Report. Here are 5 facts about NYC tap water, according to the latest available Water Quality Report. (to read the full report visit: NYC - GOV - Water Quality Report)


If you drink NYC Tap Water there is a good chance you will be exposed to Cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidium was found in over 80% of Kensico Reservoir water samples tested by DEP.

"Cryptosporidium is a protozoan pathogen of the Phylum Apicomplexa and causes a diarrheal illness called cryptosporidiosis" - source: wikipedia article - Cryptosporidiosis





Giardi Cysts were found in 50% of New Croton Reservoir samples. Giardi is a protozoan which can cause Giardiasis, an infection of the intestines.

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NYC water is Fluoridated. Fluoride is a controversial additive. Some believe that this additive helps prevent tooth decay; others believe that fluoride contributes to a wide range of health problems such as heart disease. Fact: Fluoride is more poisnous than lead. (Go to Flouridealert.org to read 50 facts about Fluoride)



Chlorine is added to NYC water supply as a disinfectant. Chlorine is used to combat microbial contamination, but it can react with organic matter in the water and form dangerous, carcinogenic Trihalomethanes. Here are some facts about Chlorine - (ironically provided by NYS gov website)

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Lead is present at the tap in many homes in NYC. While lead may not come directly from the water source - your home's plumbing can be leaching it into your water. Lead is a poison that can damage the brain and nervous system - especially harmful to children and infants.

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