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Although water may appear to be clear, it always contains many microscopic particles, some of which can make water taste funny and even be dangerous to your health. 

Heavy metals in water refer to heavy, dense, metallic elements that occur in trace levels, but are very toxic and tend to accumulate.

Chlorine is widely used by municipal water systems to disinfect water from bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms that cause diseases.

Asbestos, which is a fibrous mineral sometimes used for fireproofing, has long been used to strengthen the cement used to construct water pipes.  It was commonly used for this purpose until recently.  

When filtering impurities out of drinking water, mechanical filtration typically is used.  But what happens if there are particles in water that are dissolved or are too small and cannot be removed by mechanical filtration?

Many health experts and diet / fitness consultants advise people to drink plenty of water each day, but there is a potential dark side to drinking too much tap water.

The water that comes out of your faucet looks clean and clear, but you still may wonder, "Is my tap water safe?" 

The human body is almost two-thirds water. Every system – from circulation to digestion to respiration and more – needs water to function properly and to maintain good health.

If you're like most North Americans, you don't drink enough water. What does this mean for your physical and emotional health? How exactly does drinking mroe water impact your wellbeing? Let us count the ways.