Impurities In Water And Their Effect On The Organism

Water is a universal solvent. Whatever it comes into contact with, the trace of this must remain in it. As impurities in this liquid can meet more than 70 000 most diverse substances. Fortunately, quality water treatment can handle almost all of them. Let's try to talk about the main water-polluting elements.

Non-metallic impurities in water

Most often in the water there are such non-metals as:

• fluorine,
• chlorine,
• bromine,
• Boron,
• iodine,
• arsenic.

Let's dwell on each element separately, let's denote the influence of each of them on our health.

Fluorine. This element is necessary for man. In the body, it is present in the form of fluorapatite, found in bones and teeth. At the same time, excess fluoride is dangerous for humans, leading to fluorosis. On the tooth enamel there are spots, the bone tissue changes , and the bones gradually deform, the ligamentous apparatus suffers, etc.

Chlorine. This impurity appears in our water due to water treatment services, which are disinfected with the help of its fluid connections for use in domestic purposes. It can cause a decrease in immunity, allergies, bronchial asthma, SSS, atherosclerosis, and cancer.

Bromine. It is widely distributed in nature in the form of various compounds. It can be found in the fluids of the human body (blood, urine, saliva), as well as in the brain, the liver. The liquid enters the liquid from the waste water of chemical industry enterprises. If there is too much boron in the water that a person drinks, his nervous system will suffer. Bromoderm may also occur - a rash on the skin.

Bor. Excessive use of this element, which can be contained in life-giving moisture in the form of impurities, leads to dehydration of the body. Boron is poorly excreted from the body, accumulates in it and can cause intoxication, and this is vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite, flaky rash. In water this element can get in several ways:

• From domestic wastewater,
• From industrial wastewater,
• From underground waters.

Iodine. If the body contains as much as necessary, it's wonderful, the person is healthy and feels well. But this element can be in excess in the water, and since it is itself toxic, then using this liquid can damage the body. Overabundance of iodine speaks of weakness, headache, vomiting, increased heart rate and bloom on the tongue. The element can enter the liquid:

• From sewage of the chemical industry,
• From the evaporation of sea water,
• From igneous rocks.

Arsenic. Do not remind that this element is very toxic, and it is highly undesirable that it enters the water and is in it in the form of impurities. Because of its excess, endemic goiter develops in the body. In larger doses, it can lead to death. Arsenic enters the atmosphere as fumes during volcanic eruptions, and then falls in the form of precipitation. Also washed out of various natural mineral springs.

Metals as impurities of water

In this section, let's look at the basic metal impurities in the water present in the water pipe, which we are actively using. Mainly:

• iron,
• manganese,
• chromium,
• mercury,
• lead.

Iron. Already this admixture in our water is really abundant, both in surface and in artesian. Excess in the body can affect the composition of blood, cause an allergic reaction. In addition, iron has the property of accumulating in the organs of man, muscles.

Manganese. Also not a rare phenomenon. If this element enters the body too much, it can lead to anemia, negatively affect the central nervous system.

Chromium. Scientists have proven that chromium, which can be contained in a liquid, can cause cancer. This is a very dangerous element for a person.

Mercury. The element itself and its compounds disrupt the protein metabolism, negatively affect the human nervous system, affect the kidneys, liver, GI tract. Especially dangerous is methylmercury , which can be found in the liquid used by man, and cause Minamata disease (motor, hearing, paralysis, etc.).

Lead. Very toxic metal. Has the property to be deposited in the bones, actively affects the activity of the central nervous system, suppresses immunity. Especially dangerous for children under six years old.

The list of impurities that can be found in life-giving moisture and affect a person's condition is huge. Nitrates in water, pesticides, other compounds ... It is important to know how to get rid of those that can get into the liquid that you are using. Then they can not affect your health in any way. You can drink only pure water without dangerous ingredients.

Fortunately, today the problem with drinking water can be solved by purchasing filters for water purification.