More people are aware of the health risks of drinking unfiltered tap water. However, only some realize that shower water can pose similar risks, and many still shower with untreated water.
What harmful substances are in shower water?
Although municipal water treatment involves complex processes to ensure water safety, some risks remain:
- Chlorine used for disinfection
- Chlorine byproducts like trihalomethanes (THMs).
- Organic pollutants like pesticides and hormones.
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
- Bacteria and Impurities from aging pipes during transportation.
- Calcium and magnesium ions in hard water
What health issues do shower water contaminants cause?
Just like your skin absorbs skincare products, it can also absorb harmful chemicals. When we shower, warm water opens up our pores, making absorbing these pollutants easier. This can lead to several health impacts:
- Allergic reactions include itchy eyes, coughing, and a runny nose (caused by chlorine).
- Respiratory issues, including difficulty breathing and asthma attacks (caused by THMs, chlorine).
- Increased risk of various cancers, including bladder, colon, breast, and kidney cancers (caused by THMs and VOCs).
- Potential harm to organs like the heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver (caused by THMs and VOCs).
- Hard water can damage your hair and skin.
It’s worth noting that hard water itself isn’t harmful. There’s no issue with drinking it directly, but when used for showering, the calcium and magnesium ions in hard water react with soap to form scum. This clogs pores, strips natural oils from hair and skin, and can lead to dryness or more severe hair and skin problems.
How can you remove harmful substances from shower water?
Our shower water softening system targets harmful substances in shower water by combining purification and softening processes. The first stage uses activated carbon fiber to filter out rust, chlorine, THMs, VOCs, and organic pollutants like pesticides. The second stage employs resin ion exchange to remove calcium and magnesium ions, reducing water hardness. The shower water softening system ensures you have the safest dampness for your shower. If you have any questions, please reach out to us!