2007-01-28 12:31:04 · 4 answers · asked by Tara W 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Us Environmental protection agency
bromide/iodide
chlorine, ozone
chlorine dioxide and cloramine.
A drinking water disinfection by product is DBP, found when the chemicals used for disinfecting the drinking water react with natural organic matter.
Also older homes sometimes have copper tubing whose solder contains lead. High levels of lead may be found in water that stands in the pipes overnight. It is important to let the water run for 5 min before drinking to remove the lead, The addition of floride helps prevent cavities in childrens teeth. But some places have too much floride and children under six may develop dental fluorosis, with discolored teeth.
2007-01-29 04:02:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anne2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Tara,
More than you would care to hear about.
A reverse osmosis water filter system will remove everything but the H2o (water).
There are some nice ones priced right on eBay.
Darryl S.
2007-01-28 20:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by Stingray 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your drinking water is processed (city water), then it certainly contains chlorine which kills bacteria, fluoride which makes your teeth strong, and various minerals that are naturally occuring in the water.
2007-01-28 20:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-28 20:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋