Do you know what's in your water?

Trihalomethanes

Long-term exposure to TTHMs can increase the risk of certain cancers, especially bladder, colon, and rectal cancer. They can also potentially affect the liver, kidneys, and nervous system

There is scientific evidence that some of the individual THM chemicals could pose both short- and long-term health effects, such as: dizziness; fatigue; headache; sleepiness; incoordination; dull chest pain; liver damage; kidney damage; testicle damage; and skin sores.

Kern County Water Contaminants

Uranium

It can enter the human body through inhalation or ingestion. Most uranium is eliminated through feces, but a small portion enters the bloodstream and is excreted in urine. A tiny fraction is retained in bones for extended periods. Uranium's main target in the body is the kidneys, where it can cause damage. Inhalation of soluble uranium compounds can also damage the respiratory tract.

Alpha radiation from uranium can cause cellular damage, affecting organs such as the kidneys, lungs, and bones. The primary health risk of uranium is its chemical toxicity rather than its radioactivity.

According to EWG Database in 2024

Arsenic

Contaminated water used for drinking, food preparation and irrigation of food crops poses the greatest threat to public health from arsenic. Long term exposure from drinking water and food can cause cancer and skin lesions. It has also been associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.