Chemical Contaminants Chemicals like pesticides, heavy metals, and industrial pollutants can be harmful even at low levels. They can cause long-term health issues, including cancer, reproductive problems, and developmental disorders.
Practice Advice: Use water filters certified to remove specific chemicals, such as activated carbon filters for pesticides and reverse osmosis for heavy metals.
Scientific Evidence: Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives highlights the risks of chemical contaminants in drinking water and the effectiveness of various filtration methods in reducing these risks.