What are you really drinking in your water?
We all know that drinking enough water is important to stay hydrated. The water from your tap may look clean, but exactly how safe is it? The truth is, c hemicals that can be harmful to your health can actually turn up in the water your family drinks. H eavy metals, industrial pollutants, pesticides�these harmful contaminants can enter our water supplies and have the potential to create long-term health challenges. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the water we drink is responsible for up to 20% of lead exposure in humans . And an EPA report demonstrates that at least 13% of the nation�s water treatment systems have violated the Safe Drinking Water Act in each of the past five years. I spent some time researching the drinking water contaminants listed on the EPA's website. Here's what could be lurking in your drinking water: Heavy Metals - (Lead, Mercury, and Cadmium) Source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems and galvanized pipes; erosion