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What Are the Effects of Drinking Contaminated Water?

We've all been told to avoid drinking dirty and/or contaminated water. But how well informed are we about the consequences of doing so? Water contamination can occur in city water supplies, well water supplies and fresh water sources, such as lakes, streams, and rivers.

Discover the Effects of Drinking Dirty, Contaminated Water

We've all been told to avoid drinking dirty and/or contaminated water. But how well informed are we about the consequences of doing so? Water contamination can occur in city water supplies, well water supplies and fresh water sources, such as lakes, streams, and rivers.

WARNING: Is Your Water Supply Contaminated with Lead?

Drinking tap water is convenient and economical, however, it also comes with a downside - the possibility of lead contamination.

Unsafe ‘Forever Chemical’ Found In Food and Drinking Water

It has been known for some time that forever chemicals can contaminate water supplies, but the new report found them in common foods such as milk, lettuce and chocolate cake mix as well. Continue reading for a review of the report, as well as PFAS and their health effects.

7 Common Items Contaminated by Toxic Forever Chemicals

PFAS don’t break down in contact with oil, water, and heat, which is why so many industries use these chemicals to add stain-resistant, water-resistant, and non-stick coatings to their products.

COVID-19: Should You Worry About Food Contamination?

When it comes to fresh produce that comes without packaging, though, experts recommend soaking them in water or even briefly dunking them into boiling water if you know that the specific food item can handle it.

Should You Be Drinking Water That's Been Sitting Overnight?

Once we put the bottle in our mouth, all of this can 'backwash' into the remaining water, contaminating it. In addition, our saliva, which also carries bacteria, can do the same.

WARNING: Flushing Public Toilets Can Spread Infections

Researchers have long suspected that you can get certain diseases from toilet plumes after flushing a contaminated toilet.

Never Order Lemon Water at Restaurants! This is Why!

Everyone will then rattle off their drink orders - and we are willing to bet that this is one of them: water with a few slices of lemon.

How Often to Change Your Water Filter - 3 Filter Types

Whether you are using a faucet, pitcher, or whole house water filter, it can be hard to tell when exactly it’s time to change the filter. A worn-out water filter will be less effective at filtering out the various chemicals, minerals, and microbes that may be present in the water supply.

BREAKING: Evidence Shows That There Is Water on the Moon

"For the first time, we can prove that there is water ice in the lunar material," Kayama said. "In a moganite, there is less water, because moganite forms from the evaporation of water. That's the case on the surface of the moon.

9 Most Common Kinds of Water & What They Do For Your Body

Is much cheaper than other kinds of water. Cons: Depending on where you live, tap water may be contaminated with harmful chemicals , plastic particles, etc. European research, for example, found microplastics in tap water.

This New Solar Still Design Might Mean Clean Water For All

They’re essentially black-bottomed vessels that filled with water after it has been trapped using a clear material (such as a sheet of plastic). The suns heats up the black container, causing the water to evaporate and become trapped in its upper layer, leaving contaminants and dirt behind.