Shower Filters and Indoor Air Quality
Who would ever think that taking a shower could be harmful to your health? Many municipalities have been using chlorine to disinfect their water supply for nearly 100 years. There is a concern among health officials that chlorine by-products (chlorinated hydrocarbons) can increase the risk of certain types of cancer such as bladder, rectal and colon cancer. Even though the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) adopted regulations that require municpalities to decrease chlorine by-products, there are those in the health community that say that it is not enough.
So, how can a shower filter help?When showering, chlorine can turn into a vapor and be inhaled.The vapors become airborne and mix with other particles in the house and inhaled by others, triggering asthma and other respiratory problems. Chlorine can also enter the body by absorption through your skin, up to 8 times more than drinking it! Good quality shower filters ,will remove chlorine and also has other benefits such as leaving your skin and hair softer and less dry. They are an inexpensive investment, usually less than $40.
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