8 Effects of Water Pollution on Our Health

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Learn about the effects of water pollution
and keep your family safe
1. Pesticides
They can cause allergic skin reactions
and inflammation of the digestive system
2. Nutrients
Nutrient imbalance can cause
an upset stomach and even death
3. Arsenic
Arsenic is poisonous in higher amounts
and can lead to organ failure and vomiting
4. Lead
Lead may cause headaches, nausea,
high blood pressure and anemia
5. Fluoride
Too much fluoride damages the bones
and can hurt our kidneys too
6. Bacteria
Bacteria causes several diseases
ranging from simple colds to salmonella
7. Nitrates
This can cause blue baby syndrome
that restricts oxygen in the blood
8. Salt
Excessive salt leads to health problems
especially if you have high cholesterol