Problems of Chlorine in Water

While chlorine does sanitize your water it can also put you at risk for major health problems. Separate studies have found a link between drinking water with high levels of chlorine and developing bladder and colorectal cancer.

Chlorine can interact with organic matter in your water supply and form disinfection by-products, the most dangerous being trihalomethanes (THMs). THMs can increase your risk for several issues: one study found that women who drink water with elevated levels of THMs have a higher risk for miscarriage. Exposure to THMs can also cause nervous system damage, especially if chlorine is inhaled while you are taking a shower.

In addition to health problems, chlorine can cause unwanted effects on your hair and skin. Showering in water with significant levels of chlorine your skin can become flaky, dry, and irritated. If you have delicate skin it is more likely that chlorinated water will have a noticeable effect on your skin, potentially causing it to turn red when touched. Think of how your skin reacts when you swim often, and now imagine that this is happening in your shower every day!

Chlorine can also have drying effects on your hair, which will make it appear frizzy and dull. Chlorinated shower water and can even fade color treatments. Chlorine washes away the natural proteins and oils that protect your hair and skin, leaving them exposed and irritated.

Chlorine also has a “bleach-like” odor that many people find unpleasant. Removing chlorine from your water at home will prevent issues like skin irritation, remove unwanted odors from your water, and protect your family from possible health problems.

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