What's Really In Your Water?
- Mind Body Soul Co
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: May 27
Water is essential to all life. Our bodies are composed of around 60% water, and the Earth itself is more water than land. It hydrates, nourishes, and sustains us—yet most people are still drinking straight from the tap… without knowing what’s actually in it.
Due to modern pollution, industrial waste, and outdated infrastructure, our tap water often contains a cocktail of harmful chemicals, metals, and endocrine disruptors—many of which aren't even regulated.

🧪 What's Lurking in Tap Water?
Here are the main categories of contaminants commonly found in municipal water supplies:
🧼 Chlorine & Chloramines
Used to disinfect water, but can create harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs) such as chloroform, linked to:
Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis)
Respiratory issues (asthma)
Liver damage, reproductive issues, weakened immunity
Bladder cancer & nervous system toxicity
Heated water (e.g., in the shower or dishwasher) vaporizes chlorine into gas, increasing its impact.
🦷 Fluoride
Promoted for dental health—but the reality?
Linked to fluorosis, pineal gland calcification, lowered IQ
Connected to thyroid dysfunction, bone cancer, and fertility issues
Banned in 97% of Western Europe due to safety concerns
🧲 Heavy Metals
Including lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, nickel, copper, aluminium—often leaching from old pipes and industrial waste. Long-term exposure is associated with:
Brain & nervous system damage
Kidney, liver & heart disease
Infertility, miscarriage, low sperm quality
Cancer, learning difficulties in children, anemia
🌫 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Toxic compounds from household, agricultural & industrial products like:
Paints, pesticides, solvents, disinfectants, glues, air fresheners, cleaning agents Effects of VOC exposure include:
Cancer & leukaemia
Hormonal & endocrine disruption
Liver & kidney damage
Neurological dysfunction
🧬 Endocrine Disruptors
From personal care products, pharmaceuticals (like birth control), and plastics. Even in trace amounts, they may:
Disrupt hormone production
Affect fertility, mood, metabolism, and thyroid
Contribute to early puberty, sexual dysfunction, cancer, diabetes, neurological issues and immune imbalances
🚫 Bottled Water Isn't the Answer
Most bottled water is filtered tap water in plastic—introducing more chemicals like BPA, microplastics, and plasticisers into your body. Not to mention the cost and environmental impact.
💡 Why Clean Water is Vital
Drinking, cooking, and even showering in toxic water burdens the body. While our organs are built to detoxify, they weren’t designed to handle 300+ synthetic chemicals daily.
Removing these toxins can support:
Detox pathways
Hormonal balance
Clear skin
Improved immunity
Mental clarity
Digestive health
Energy & vitality
✅ What You Can Do
🛡 Best Protection? FILTER YOUR WATER.
✔️ Home Water Filters
✅ Waters Co Filters– Removes up to 99.9% of contaminants
✔️ Hydrogen + Structured Water Devices
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✔️ Shower Filters
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🏡 Extra Tips for Reducing Waterborne Toxins:
🚿 Use a shower filter (especially important when heated chlorine vaporizes into gas)
🚰 Avoid drinking straight from the tap
🥤 Avoid drinking from plastic bottles (especially if exposed to heat)
♻️ Reduce chemical cleaning & personal care products
🧼 Use natural soaps, shampoos, and household items
🌱 Filter water for cooking, not just drinking
🧽 Clean and descale filter systems regularly
🔍 Remember:
Even if your water looks clear, it doesn’t mean it’s clean. Take back control of your health by reducing your toxic load—starting with your most consumed substance: water.