Many chemicals can cause cancer. These can be naturally occurring chemicals or synthetic chemicals such as those found in pesticides and fertilizers. Ironically the chlorine that we put in water to destroy the first type of water poisoning can create a second type of water poisoning. Disinfectants like chlorine can combine with decaying leaves and other naturally occurring organic matter to form compounds called disinfection byproducts (DBP’s). These compounds are carcinogenic, meaning they cause cancer. If someone is exposed to this type of pollution over time they can eventually get cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that between two and 17 percent of all bladder cancer cases in the United States may be due to DBP’s in the drinking water. 

The best way to protect yourself from these poisons is to use a filter that is capable of removing chemical contaminants. You should filter your the water from your sink, your shower, and even when you leave the house. For your home use a pitcher with filter for sink water, use a shower filter, and when you leave the house use a portable water filter bottle.

This entry was posted on Monday, June 25th, 2007 at 7:09 am and is filed under Portable Water Filter, Portable Water Filters. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.