Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a carcinogenic volatile organic compound (VOC) that was historically used in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Today, it is used in vapor degreasing and in the production of hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants and other chemicals.

Trichloroethylene (TCE)

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic compound that has subtly weaved its way into our daily lives. Originally synthesized in the late 19th century, it wasn't until the 1950s that BPA became dominant in the plastics industry. Since then, BPA has become an essential ingredient in crafting polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, granting them the durability, clarity, and resilience we've come to rely on. These qualities have catapulted BPA into many applications, from plastic containers and dental sealants to canned food and, of particular concern, water bottles.

Explore barium in drinking water: its sources, health effects, regulation, treatment, and the role of Clearly Filtered's advanced filtration technology. 

Barium

Arsenic is a toxic metalloid that is present in many water supplies in the country. Discover its dangers, how it infiltrates public water supplies, and the optimal defense against this hazardous drinking water contaminant.

Arsenic

Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral that can improve dental health, is a contaminant that is intentionally added into tap water in all 50 states to treat people, rather than treat water. Read on to learn more about the process of fluoridation and the hazards of long term exposure to fluoride. 

Fluoride

Lead is a metal that can be found in all parts of our environment, including in the air, soil, and water. Most of our exposure to lead comes from drinking contaminated water and proximity to lead-based paint. Lead exposure can lead to long-term, severe health issues and behavioral problems. It is a potent neurotoxin that can impair children’s intellectual development. 


Lead

MTBE, a colorless, cancer-linked liquid, is legally present in tap water across all 50 states. Discover its dangers, how it infiltrates public water supplies, and the optimal defense against this hazardous drinking water contaminant.

MTBE

Estrogen, a hormone familiar to many, has recently come under scrutiny for its unexpected presence in our drinking water. Concentrations of estrogen in drinking water have been linked to various health problems, sparking concern among families and individuals who are mindful of what they consume.

Estrogen

Drinking water supplies can contain concentrations of natural and synthetic hormones from various sources, which may disrupt the human endocrine system.

Human Hormones

Chloroform, a potentially harmful byproduct of water disinfection, can be present in drinking water. Using filtration technologies can minimize exposure.

Chloroform

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that can be found in air, water, and soil. It is a neurotoxin that has been linked to central nervous system damage and birth defects, as well as many other adverse health effects. You may have heard about mercury poisoning from eating certain fish or from using old thermometers, but did you know that you can be exposed to mercury through your drinking water? 

Mercury

Trihalomethanes (THMs) are chemical compounds found in drinking water as disinfection by-products that can be harmful to health, increasing cancer risk.

Trihalomethanes

HAA5, a group of cancer-linked contaminants, is present in tap water across all 50 US states. It's created when chlorine disinfectants mix with organic matter in water. HAA5 is allowed in tap water at levels up to 60 parts per billion and up to 80% of Americans have been exposed to it.

HAA5

Take a look into PFAS chemicals to learn about what they are, their prevalence in our drinking water, associated health risks, and ways to limit daily exposure.

PFAS

Want to know how to remove Atrazine from water? At Clearly Filtered, our industry-leading water filters and technology clear contaminants, keeping you safe.

Atrazine

(Copy) All Blog Blog Hero

(Copy) All Blog Newsletter

Water Pitcher with Affinity Filtration Technology

Insulated Stainless Steel Filtered Water Bottle

Universal Inline Fridge Filter

3-Stage Under the Sink Water Filter System

Featured Products

(Copy) Pitcher - Performance Data Page Featured Products

(Copy) All Blog Hero Banner With News Ticker

Blog

Common Contaminants

Clearly Filtered products remove tap water contaminants like Fluoride, Lead, Mercury, Arsenic and Chromium-6 by up to 99.9%. Get cleaner water today

Common Contaminants

Featured Products

Find the right filter for your needs

Shop

Support

Technology

Company

Common Contaminants

Enjoy 10% off your first filtration system

Featured Products

Find the right filter for your needs