I saw this article today about the effects of chlorine in pools and wanted to share. Many of you may not be aware of the effects of chlorine in our water, except maybe the taste and odor when it’s in your drinking water. But consider this: when you take your morning shower, all of the chemicals (including chlorine) that are in municipal water systems come through the shower head. A warm shower opens the pores of the skin and allows a high rate of absorption of chlorine and other chemicals. The steam we inhale while showering can contain up to 20 times the level of chlorine and other synthetic chemicals as tap water. Inhalation of chlorine and chemical vapors is known to be a strong irritant to the tissues in our lungs. When chemicals are inhaled, they enter the lungs and then directly into the bloodstream, with magnified adverse effects when compared to ingested chemicals (which are partially filtered out by the liver and kidneys). The PureH2O Shower Filter (code: 14035) is an intelligent and effective way to reduce the levels of chlorine and other chemicals present in shower water.
