DID YOU KNOW?

• Over 7,500 unregulated chemical and microbial contaminants (Contaminants of Emerging Concern or CECs) are found in tap water.

  Source: EPA

• Microbial viruses can survive in tap water for up to 150 days.

  Source: American Society for Microbiology

• Trihalomethanes (THMs) are produced from typical tap water disinfection processes that have long-term exposures associated with a higher risk of bladder cancer.

  Sources: Science of the Total Environment, EPA

• Water providers use phosphate derivatives and phosphate acids to treat pipes & teeth. There is no specific dosing regimen if you drink higher amounts of water.

  Sources: Naturalpedia, Fluoride Action Network, Colorado Department of Health & Environment

• Chloramines (Chlorine mixed with Ammonia) are used by water providers to meet the Clean Water Act, yet are under increased scrutiny by the public.

  Sources: Citizens Concerned About Chloramine, Erin Brockovich 5 Reasons Why Chloramine Has No Place In Our Drinking Water

• Toilet To Tap is currently implemented in several Colorado cities. Toilet to Tap uses waste streams from toilets, treats it, and mixes it back in with tap water.

  Sources: Sentinel Colorado, Castle Rock CO Treatment

• Tap water contaminants are easily absorbed through your skin with studies showing between 29-91%.

  Sources: American Journal of Public Health, Science of the Total Environment

• Antidepressants and Stimulants likely create one of the most potent TOXINS found in tap water.

  Sources: Chemistry World, Ensia

• Forever Chemicals & Plastics were a problem years ago now suddenly a new problem for water providers.

  Sources: FC Article, Colorado Sun, Environment of Science Technology