• Showering in filtered water results in greater respiratory health by reducing the risk of asthma and bronchitis from chlorine inhalation.
• Showering in chlorine-free, filtered water decreases the risks of bladder and breast cancer.
• Children, who are particularly at risk of the harmful effects of chlorine inhalation, benefit especially from the removal of chlorine from showering water.
• As chlorine is a leading cause of fatigue, showering in filtered, chlorine-free water results in higher energy levels and overall greater health.
• Removing chlorine from showering water results in better air quality throughout the house.
• Without the drying effects of chlorine, skin becomes softer, healthier, and younger looking.
• Removing chlorine from showering water reduces the presence of skin rashes and the appearance of wrinkles.
• Because the hair is able to preserve its natural moisturising oils, it becomes softer and healthier when chlorine is removed from showering water.
• When the body is able to retain its natural moisturizers, the need for costly lotions and moisturizers is greatly reduced.
• Harmful chemicals constantly escape into the air in a home from the dishwasher, the toilet, and the shower.
• The release of water contaminants into the air results in poor air quality in a home. This poor air quality is a leading cause of asthma and bronchitis.
• Many rashes and other skin irritations are attributed to chlorine and volatile organic chemicals, which have become embedded in clothing washed in chlorinated water.
• The dishwasher releases more chlorine into the air than any other water source in the house, besides the shower.
• The use of water filters at the point of use may be the only means of ensuring a cleaner, fresher domestic water supply.
• Drinking bottled water may not be an effective means of protection against dangerous water contaminants.
• When chlorine and other chemicals are removed from water used for washing, these chemicals can no longer become embedded in clothing.
• Removing chlorine from the water used in dishwashing prevents chlorine vapours from being released into the air and reduces soap scum on dishes.
• The use of water filtration can alleviate the effects of asthma and allergies (for those who already suffer) by providing cleaner air to breathe in the house.

Sources and References:

BBC Healthy Living - Water...

Water Health Connection...

World Health Organisation - WHO - Water...

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