Water supply safety

Here’s Part One of Dr. Joseph Mercola’s series Toxic Water running in the Pagosa Daily Post. It’s a nice in-depth look at drinking water supplies. From the article:

In other words, it’s typically the disinfection byproducts – not chlorine – that are responsible for the potential toxic effects of chlorinated water. Some of the more dangerous DBPs created from the chlorination of water include trihalomethanes (THMs) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These chlorine byproducts can trigger the production of free radicals in your body.

Here are some of the more dangerous chlorination byproducts and their associated suspected side effects:

Trihalomethanes (THMs):

– Cause cancer in laboratory animals
– Trigger the production of free radicals in your body

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs):

– Lead to central nervous system depression and drowsiness
– Can irritate skin and mucous membranes

More water treatment coverage here.