Chlorine
- Used to disinfect water
- Can cause bad taste, odor, and skin irritation
Lead
- Leaches from old pipes & plumbing
- Linked to developmental issues, especially in children
Mercury
- Byproduct of industrial waste
- Can damage kidneys & nervous system
Asbestos
- From aging water mains
- Potential cancer risk when inhaled or ingested
Chloramine
- Alternative to chlorine for disinfection
- Can cause skin and respiratory issues
VOCS (Volatile Organic Compounds)
- From pesticides, solvents, & industrial runoff
- Can affect liver, kidneys & immune system
PFAS ("Forever Chemicals")
- Found in non-stick cookware, plastic bottles, & food wrappers. Persistent in drinking water supplies
- Linked to immune & hormone issues

Look for filters labeled NSF/ANSI 42 (aesthetic effects) and NSF/ANSI 53 (health-related contaminants) to ensure effective protection.

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