Chlorine in NYC Tap Water is a Cause for Concern

Chlorinated tap water has been linked to increased risk of cancer.
By: gary cucuzza
 
 
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April 12, 2011 - PRLog -- It should come as no surprise to hear that NYC tap water is chlorinated, besides it being a well known fact, you can actually taste it in the tap water. Chlorination, once thought to be a safe effective means of disinfecting the municpal water supply, has been linked to a variety of health ailments, including cancer.

Chlorine is a known posion. It has been used as a weapon of war. Consuming it on a regular basis, be it from drinking it directly or from cooking with it, or absorbing it through your skin can have serious health effects. Chlorine reacts with organic matter in the water and produces byproducts. Here is an excerpt from the www.epa.gov which explains these byproducts:

"Disinfection byproducts (DBPs) form when disinfectants used to treat drinking water react with naturally occurring materials in the water. The predominant byproducts that result from use of chlorine as a disinfectant are trihalomethanes (chloroform, bromoform, bromodichloromethane, and dibromochloromethane) and haloacetic acids (monochloro-, dichloro-, trichloro-, monobromo-, dibromo-). Trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) form when chlorine reacts with organic and inorganic material in source water (which comes from decomposing plant material, pesticides, etc.). The amount of trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids in drinking water can change from day to day, depending on the season, water temperature, amount of chlorine added, the amount of plant material in the water, and a variety of other factors."

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Research has linked these byproducts to many health problems including a significant increase in cancer risk (93%). The information the EPA provides regarding  DBPs reproductive & developmental health effects basically advises that they are 'not sure' about what health effects these harmful chemicals can have on our reproductive health, or developmental health... the following is also an excerpt from the EPA.gov website:

"With respect to reproductive and developmental effects, we do not know for sure. Little is known about reproductive and developmental effects and the role of environmental exposures from these disinfection byproducts. However, the evidence available at this time raises concern about a possible link between chlorinated drinking water and reproductive and developmental effects."

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One would like to think that the safety of the water supplied to us has been thoroughly tested and researched and confirmed safe. Your health and the health of your family and loved ones should not be left to chance. Having a reliable filtration system installed will ensure that chlorine is eliminated from the tap water. When looking for a filtration system it is very important to identify what type of filtration methods are used and what percentage of chemicals and contaminants are removed. In the case of 'pitcher' filters widely used, the manufactufer states the carbon filter will 'reduce' chlorine - not remove it. The only way to ensure absolutely pure water is to go with a mutli-stage filtration system. Pure Planet Waters offers a 7 stage reverse smosis filtration system, with UV technlogy. In addition to the pre-carbon and carbon filters, this system packs the punch of reverse osmosis filtration and the bacteria killing UV filter will effective resolve NYC's ever present giardia and cryptosporidium bacteria issues... the end result - no lead, no chlorine, no contaminants just absolutely pure water.  For more information about this system visit http://www.pureplanetwaters.com - Their website has a great 'Links" page which points to very insightful research and findings regarding our water from credible sources. You can speak to someone at Pure Planet Waters by calling them toll free at 1-888-NO BOTTLES
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Source:gary cucuzza
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