If you don’t believe that the water you drink is contaminated, do a test and see for yourself.
There are many different tests you can run on your water. It all depends on how extensive and how expensive you want the test to be.
The easiest and cheapest would be a simple chlorine test. All it requires is a sample of the water a few drops of orthotolidine (OTO) and the water will turn yellow indicating the level of chlorine. The test kit should come with a color bar and if you water is too yellow the color bar will indicate that it is unsafe to swim in. So think about this if the water your drinking is not safe enough for you to swim in then it obviously wouldn’t be safe enough for you to drink or even to bathe in. Get a tester and test your own chlorine levels. Keep in mind, you will only get an idea of the chlorine level, not an exact number. For a more scientific test, consult a water expert.
Another major contaminant is lead. It is said that one out of every nine children has unacceptable high lead levels in their blood. These children don’t go around ingesting lead paint so according to the EPA, it is coming from the water they are drinking and the water they are showering and bathing in. Lead is also known to cause nerve, kidney, and other disorders in adults.
Imagine in a 10 minute shower your body will absorb the same amount of chlorine found in 2 gallons of tap water. So you do the math and you will see that tap water isn’t clean and you need to protect yourself from contaminants at all times. This means you need to get a shower filter, a home water filter for sinks, and a portable water filter to insure that your water is clean and safe at all times!