The answer to this question may shock you! If you are drinking from public or community water systems, you may be surprised to find that there are contaminants and chemicals found in water in most homes. These unwelcome additives can actually work against your best efforts to stay hydrated and healthy. Here are some scientifically proven facts about what’s in the public water system.
More than 20% of untreated water samples from 932 public wells contained at least one contaminant at levels of potential health concern, according to a 2010 study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Well water can be contaminated by fluoride, run-off, and pesticides. A 2009 study showed that 23% of sampled wells had at least one chemical contaminant that exceeded human-health benchmarks.