What’s Really in Your Tap Water?

Millions of Americans are unknowingly exposed to harmful contaminants through their drinking water. Find out what’s in yours in 30 seconds.

The Crisis in Your Pipes

Your tap water travels through miles of aging infrastructure before reaching your home faucet. Many service lines date back decades — and a shocking number still contain lead.

6-10 million lead service lines remain in use nationwide

56% of Americans are served by systems detecting lead

186 million people exposed above pediatric safety levels

Even water that leaves treatment plants “clean” picks up contaminants from corroded pipes, lead solder, and aging infrastructure.

The Health Risks You Can’t See

Contaminated water doesn’t always look, taste, or smell different. But the health effects are devastating:

CHILDREN:

Permanent brain damage, learning disabilities, reduced IQ, developmental delays

ADULTS:

High blood pressure, kidney damage, reproductive problems

PREGNANT WOMEN

Increased miscarriage risk, fetal harm

PFAS: The Toxic Contaminant That Never Goes Away

143+ million Americans face PFAS exposure in their drinking water. These “forever chemicals” never break down in the environment—and they accumulate in your body.

Linked to: Elevated cholesterol, liver damage, thyroid disease, pregnancy complications, and increased cancer risk.

New 2024 EPA limits regulate PFAS at just 4 parts per trillion—a level so small it challenges detection. Is your water safe?

“Legal” Doesn’t Mean “Safe”

EPA regulations allow contaminants up to certain “maximum levels.” But many health organizations say those limits aren’t strict enough.

Your water can meet federal standards and still contain:

  • Lead (there is NO safe level)

  • Chromium-6 (250M+ Americans affected, no federal regulation)

  • Disinfection byproducts (linked to cancer over long-term exposure)

Knowledge is the first step to protection.

Know Your Water. Protect Your Family.

ToxinTrace gives you instant access to your local water quality data—the same information utilities are required to test for, made simple and actionable.

  • Real EPA data from your water system

  • Contaminants detected and their health effects
  • How your water compares to safety standards
  • Personalized filter recommendations
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