How can these substances affect me?

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• Alpha Emitters: Can cause damage to sensitive living tissue if inhaled or ingested.
• Arsenic: Long-term exposure can lead to skin lesions, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
• Barium: High levels can cause gastrointestinal disturbances, muscle weakness, and kidney damage.
• Beta/Photon Emitters: May increase the risk of cancer due to their ability to ionize molecules in the body.
• Chromium: Can cause respiratory issues, skin irritation, and increased cancer risk.
• Fluoride: Excessive exposure can lead to dental and skeletal fluorosis, affecting bones and joints.
• Haloacetic Acids: Long-term exposure may increase the risk of cancer and cause liver and kidney damage.
• Lead: Can cause neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage.
• Lithium: High levels can affect the nervous system and thyroid function.
• Nitrate: Can cause methemoglobinemia, which reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
• Radium: Long-term exposure can increase the risk of bone cancer and other cancers.
• Selenium: High levels can cause selenosis, leading to hair loss, nail brittleness, and neurological damage.
• Trihalomethanes: Long-term exposure can increase the risk of cancer and cause liver, kidney, and central nervous system problems.
• Uranium: Can cause kidney damage and increase the risk of cancer if inhaled or ingested.
• Chlorite: Can cause irritation in the mouth, esophagus, or stomach.
• Chlorine Dioxide: Can cause irritation in the nose, throat, and lungs.
• Gross Alpha Emitters: Similar to alpha particles, can cause tissue damage.
• Asbestos: Can cause lung disease and cancer.
• Coliform Bacteria: Indicates potential contamination by harmful pathogens.
• Dichloromethane: Can cause central nervous system effects, liver toxicity, and cancer.
• Di bromochloropropane: Can cause reproductive harm.
• Di(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate: Can cause liver damage and reproductive harm.
• Tetrachloroethylene: Can cause liver damage and increased cancer risk.
• Trichloroethylene: Can cause liver damage and increased cancer risk.
• PFBA: Can cause thyroid and liver effects.
• Aluminum: High levels can affect the nervous system.
• Chloride: High levels can cause dehydration and kidney issues.
• Sulfate: High levels can cause gastrointestinal issues.
• Manganese: High levels can affect the nervous system.
• Germanium: High levels can cause kidney damage.
• Bromide: High levels can cause neurological effects.
• Nitrite: Similar to nitrate, can cause methemoglobinemia.
• E. Coli: Can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting.
• Bromate: Can increase the risk of cancer.
• PFOA/PFOS: Can cause liver damage, thyroid disease, decreased fertility, and increased risk of cancer.
• PFNA/PFHxS/PFBS: Can cause liver damage, thyroid changes, and developmental effects.

What can you do? 

1. Stay Informed: Regularly check your local water quality reports.
2. Use Water Filters: Invest in high-quality water filtration systems to reduce contaminants.
3. Get Your Water Tested: Have your home’s water tested by professionals to identify any specific issues.
4. Contact Eco: Call to schedule an appointment for water quality testing, filter installation or have your city report sent to you.