water contaminants

Chlorine Byproducts Linked to Higher Cancer Risk

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Grim Reaper pouring a glass of water at a kitchen sink in a dimly lit setting.

A recent study from Sweden suggests that a common method of disinfecting drinking water may pose serious health risks. Researchers found that chemical byproducts formed during chlorination could increase the risk of bladder cancer by 33% and colorectal cancer by 15%. The Role of Trihalomethanes in Public Water Systems The study, published in Environmental Health … Read more

Cancer Chemicals Detected In CA Tap & Bottled Water

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Tar flowing from a kitchen faucet and overflowing from bottled water bottles filled with tar, symbolizing water contamination.

Recent research reveals the presence of cancer-causing chemicals in various drinking water sources across the San Francisco Bay Area. The study, published in PLOS Water, found that bottled water, tap water, and treated tap water all contained trihalomethanes (THMs), a group of harmful chemicals formed during water disinfection processes. Widespread Issue Beyond the Bay Area … Read more