If you or members of your household have been experiencing ongoing problems with skin conditions, you may be quick to reach for a new bar of soap or change up your laundry detergent. Skin irritations can occur from a wide range of sources and some of the most commonly overlooked may be from your home water supply.
There Are 6 Main Contaminants That You May Find In Your Local Drinking Water Supply
Bactria
The skin acts as an ongoing barrier for bacterial infections, when bacteria comes into contact with the skin it is usually unable to cause an infection, when it does start to occur it presents as small bumps that can increase over time.
Arsenic
Arsenic is an element found in the earth’s crust that can make its way into the groundwater surrounding your water supply. The effects that occur depend on the amount of arsenic that is consumed and the area that you live in.
Chlorine
Chlorine strips away oil in the skin and ongoing skin irritations. Chlorinated water can also change gut bacteria which can weaken skin and hair conditions. Ongoing exposure to chlorine can lead to a series of health effects.
Magnesium and Calcium
Calcium and hard water can lead to dry skin, redness, and problems with the skin’s ability to moisturize itself. Hard water can irritate sensitive skin over time.
Pesticides
There is a massive amount of fertilizer and pesticides that can make their way into our water supply. These items can cause contact dermatitis, blistering, pain, fungi growth, and more.
Chromium 6
Many experts are suggesting that Chromium-6 is a carcinogen and with a large portion of plumbing using chrome, the exposure to these elements can lead to pitted ulcers, lesions, and more.
If you are interested in avoiding these various contaminants in your water supply, you should strongly consider choosing a whole home water filter to improve the water quality throughout your home.
This post was written by Kristian D’An, owner and water expert at Eco Water Solutions of Florida. Eco Water Solutions is a Tampa water softeners company. They offer whole home water solutions such as softeners, whole home water filtration systems, and reverse osmosis systems. Their focus is to provide Floridians with safe and clean water throughout the home.
