THE RISKS OF SHOWERING IN CHLORINATED WATER
Do I Need A Shower Filter?
Everyone can benefit from using a quality shower water filtration system. People with respiratory problems, skin disorders or anyone who uses a chlorinated water supply for bathing certainly should use shower filters. And above all, never bathe an infant in warm, chlorinated water!
Asthma, bronchitis, eczema and many other common ailments are very negatively affected by inhalation and absorption of chlorine and other chemicals while showering. Breast, colon and bladder cancer have all been linked to exposure to chlorine from drinking and shower water.
“Cancer rates for people on chlorinated water systems is 93% higher than for those on non-chlorinated water systems”…U.S. Council On Environmental Quality.
Shower filters also offer great cosmetic benefits.
Chlorine robs the skin and hair of their natural protective oils and “friendly bacteria”, causing dryness, premature aging and many other potential health and aesthetic problems. Shower filters are easy to install, easy to use…and can be a very healthful and enjoyable addition to our daily lives.
Most people fail to realize that taking a typical shower can expose you to nearly ten times more chlorine than you receive from drinking unfiltered tap water an entire day!
Showering With And Drinking Chlorinated Water
Showering with and drinking chlorinated water increases exposure to carcinogens. Cancer-causing compounds called trihalomethanes (THMs) form when chlorine reacts with naturally occurring organic matter in water. When you take a shower, the shower spray distributes THMs in the air and throughout the adjacent bath or house area, which is then inhaled.
The chlorine in tap water assaults your skin. It’s irritating, it causes free radical damage, and it destroys the skin-nourishing vitamin E in your body. A shower water purifying filter eliminates chlorine and will give you the best skin-care “bang for your buck”. You’ll notice changes in your skin you couldn’t get even with the most expensive lotion product regimen.
Do You Want Better Skin and Hair?
It’s important to remember these points:
While there are many styles and finishes to shower filters, the most important element is the type of filtration media used the remove the chlorine. While carbon filtration works well in removing chlorine in unheated, cold-water applications…it is not effective at the higher water temperatures used in showers.
Furthermore, since carbon does not inhibit bacterial growth, the higher temperature environment can foster a microbial fouling of the carbon. High quality shower filters use KDF-55, which is optimized for high-temperature chlorine removal and is an EPA-registered bacteriastatic media, which will not support the growth or fouling of any microbial elements. Further to this, when using a filter with the KDF-55 media, very small amounts of zinc ions are released to sooth and revitalize skin and hair.
Here Is What The Experts Have Said:
"Chlorine is the greatest crippler and killer of the modern times. While it prevented epidemics of one disease, it was creating another. Two decades after the start of chlorinating our drinking water in 1904, the present epidemic of heart trouble, cancer and senility began."
SAINAW HOSPITAL
Dr. J.M. Price MD.
"Cancer risks among people drinking chlorinated water is 93% higher than among those whose water does not contain chlorine."
U.S. COUNCIL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
"Known carcinogens are found in drinking water as a direct consequence of the practice of chlorination. A long established public health practice for the disinfection of drinking water."
MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
Francis T. Mayo, Director
"Chlorine is used almost universally in the treatment of public drinking water because of its toxic effect on harmful bacteria and other waterborne, disease-causing organisms. But there is a growing body of scientific evidence that shows that chlorine in drinking water may actually pose greater long term dangers than those for which it was used to eliminate. These effects of chlorine may result from either ingestion or absorption through skin. Scientific studies have linked chlorine and chlorination by-products to cancer of the bladder, liver, rectum, and colon, as well as heart disease, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), anemia, high blood pressure, and allergic reactions. There is also evidence that shows that chlorine can destroy protein in our body and cause adverse effects on skin and hair. The presence of chlorine in the water may also contribute to the formation of chloramines in the water, which can cause taste and odor problems." "Since chlorine is required by public health regulations to be present in all public drinking water supplies, it is up to the individual to remove it at the point-of-use in the home." A chlorine shower filter "...is of great value to those who are concerned about the adverse health effects of exposure to chlorine due to absorption through the skin or by inhalation."
KEMYSTS LABORATORY
Dr. Riddle, Ph.D.
"Showering is suspected as the primary cause of elevated levels of chloroform in nearly every home because of the chlorine in the water."
ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Dr. Lance Wallace
"A Professor of Water Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh claims that exposure to vaporized chemicals in the water supplies through showering, bathing, and inhalation is 100 times greater than through drinking water." "As chlorine is added to kill pathogenic microorganisms, the highly reactive chlorine combines with fatty acids and carbon fragments to form a variety of toxic compounds, which comprise about 30% of the chlorination by--products." "During the mid-1970's monitoring efforts began to identify widespread toxic contamination of the nation's drinking water supplies, epidemiological studies began to suggest a link between ingestion of toxic chemicals in the water and elevated cancer mortality risks. Since those studies were completed a variety of additional studies have strengthened the statistical connection between consumption of toxins in water and elevated cancer risks. Moreover, this basic concern has been heightened by other research discoveries.
THE NADER REPORT - TROUBLED WATERS ON TAP
Center For Study of Responsive Law
"Skin absorption of contaminant has been underestimated and ingestion may not constitute the sole or even primary route of exposure."
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Dr.Halina Brown
"Studies indicates the suspect to chemicals can also be inhaled and absorbed through the skin during showering and bathing." "Ironically, even the chlorine widely used to disinfect water produces Carcinogenic traces." "Though 7 out of 10 Americans drink chlorinated water, its safety over long term is uncertain." "Drinking chlorinated water may as much as double the risk of Bladder Cancer, which strikes 40,000 people a year."
U.S. NEWS &WORLD REPORT - July 29 1991
Is Your Water Safe--The Dangerous State of Your Water
"The cause of atherosclerosis and resulting heart attacks and strokes is none other than the ubiquitous chlorine in our drinking water."
CORONARIES/CHOLESTEROL/CHLORINE
Dr. J.M. Price, M.D
Everyone can benefit from using a quality shower water filtration system. People with respiratory problems, skin disorders or anyone who uses a chlorinated water supply for bathing certainly should use shower filters. And above all, never bathe an infant in warm, chlorinated water!
Asthma, bronchitis, eczema and many other common ailments are very negatively affected by inhalation and absorption of chlorine and other chemicals while showering. Breast, colon and bladder cancer have all been linked to exposure to chlorine from drinking and shower water.
“Cancer rates for people on chlorinated water systems is 93% higher than for those on non-chlorinated water systems”…U.S. Council On Environmental Quality.
Shower filters also offer great cosmetic benefits.
Chlorine robs the skin and hair of their natural protective oils and “friendly bacteria”, causing dryness, premature aging and many other potential health and aesthetic problems. Shower filters are easy to install, easy to use…and can be a very healthful and enjoyable addition to our daily lives.
Most people fail to realize that taking a typical shower can expose you to nearly ten times more chlorine than you receive from drinking unfiltered tap water an entire day!
Showering With And Drinking Chlorinated Water
Showering with and drinking chlorinated water increases exposure to carcinogens. Cancer-causing compounds called trihalomethanes (THMs) form when chlorine reacts with naturally occurring organic matter in water. When you take a shower, the shower spray distributes THMs in the air and throughout the adjacent bath or house area, which is then inhaled.
The chlorine in tap water assaults your skin. It’s irritating, it causes free radical damage, and it destroys the skin-nourishing vitamin E in your body. A shower water purifying filter eliminates chlorine and will give you the best skin-care “bang for your buck”. You’ll notice changes in your skin you couldn’t get even with the most expensive lotion product regimen.
Do You Want Better Skin and Hair?
It’s important to remember these points:
- • Your skin is like a large sponge. Skin absorbs as much chlorine during a shower as drinking 64 ounces of water.
- • Chlorine attacks the cell wall and proteins within the cell resulting in dry and irritated skin and dry, frizzy hair.
- • Chlorine washes hair color treatments out and fades even healthy hair.
- • Chlorine is the oxidizer responsible for dry skin, brittle hair and bad hair odor.
While there are many styles and finishes to shower filters, the most important element is the type of filtration media used the remove the chlorine. While carbon filtration works well in removing chlorine in unheated, cold-water applications…it is not effective at the higher water temperatures used in showers.
Furthermore, since carbon does not inhibit bacterial growth, the higher temperature environment can foster a microbial fouling of the carbon. High quality shower filters use KDF-55, which is optimized for high-temperature chlorine removal and is an EPA-registered bacteriastatic media, which will not support the growth or fouling of any microbial elements. Further to this, when using a filter with the KDF-55 media, very small amounts of zinc ions are released to sooth and revitalize skin and hair.
Here Is What The Experts Have Said:
"Chlorine is the greatest crippler and killer of the modern times. While it prevented epidemics of one disease, it was creating another. Two decades after the start of chlorinating our drinking water in 1904, the present epidemic of heart trouble, cancer and senility began."
SAINAW HOSPITAL
Dr. J.M. Price MD.
"Cancer risks among people drinking chlorinated water is 93% higher than among those whose water does not contain chlorine."
U.S. COUNCIL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
"Known carcinogens are found in drinking water as a direct consequence of the practice of chlorination. A long established public health practice for the disinfection of drinking water."
MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
Francis T. Mayo, Director
"Chlorine is used almost universally in the treatment of public drinking water because of its toxic effect on harmful bacteria and other waterborne, disease-causing organisms. But there is a growing body of scientific evidence that shows that chlorine in drinking water may actually pose greater long term dangers than those for which it was used to eliminate. These effects of chlorine may result from either ingestion or absorption through skin. Scientific studies have linked chlorine and chlorination by-products to cancer of the bladder, liver, rectum, and colon, as well as heart disease, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), anemia, high blood pressure, and allergic reactions. There is also evidence that shows that chlorine can destroy protein in our body and cause adverse effects on skin and hair. The presence of chlorine in the water may also contribute to the formation of chloramines in the water, which can cause taste and odor problems." "Since chlorine is required by public health regulations to be present in all public drinking water supplies, it is up to the individual to remove it at the point-of-use in the home." A chlorine shower filter "...is of great value to those who are concerned about the adverse health effects of exposure to chlorine due to absorption through the skin or by inhalation."
KEMYSTS LABORATORY
Dr. Riddle, Ph.D.
"Showering is suspected as the primary cause of elevated levels of chloroform in nearly every home because of the chlorine in the water."
ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Dr. Lance Wallace
"A Professor of Water Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh claims that exposure to vaporized chemicals in the water supplies through showering, bathing, and inhalation is 100 times greater than through drinking water." "As chlorine is added to kill pathogenic microorganisms, the highly reactive chlorine combines with fatty acids and carbon fragments to form a variety of toxic compounds, which comprise about 30% of the chlorination by--products." "During the mid-1970's monitoring efforts began to identify widespread toxic contamination of the nation's drinking water supplies, epidemiological studies began to suggest a link between ingestion of toxic chemicals in the water and elevated cancer mortality risks. Since those studies were completed a variety of additional studies have strengthened the statistical connection between consumption of toxins in water and elevated cancer risks. Moreover, this basic concern has been heightened by other research discoveries.
THE NADER REPORT - TROUBLED WATERS ON TAP
Center For Study of Responsive Law
"Skin absorption of contaminant has been underestimated and ingestion may not constitute the sole or even primary route of exposure."
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Dr.Halina Brown
"Studies indicates the suspect to chemicals can also be inhaled and absorbed through the skin during showering and bathing." "Ironically, even the chlorine widely used to disinfect water produces Carcinogenic traces." "Though 7 out of 10 Americans drink chlorinated water, its safety over long term is uncertain." "Drinking chlorinated water may as much as double the risk of Bladder Cancer, which strikes 40,000 people a year."
U.S. NEWS &WORLD REPORT - July 29 1991
Is Your Water Safe--The Dangerous State of Your Water
"The cause of atherosclerosis and resulting heart attacks and strokes is none other than the ubiquitous chlorine in our drinking water."
CORONARIES/CHOLESTEROL/CHLORINE
Dr. J.M. Price, M.D
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