{"id":745,"date":"2024-08-04T20:07:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T20:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/?p=745"},"modified":"2024-08-14T19:29:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T19:29:15","slug":"water-and-air-pollution-and-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/water-and-air-pollution-and-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Water and Air Pollution and Cancer: Top Environmental Pollutants Linked to Cancer Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many environmental pollutants contain cancer-causing chemicals. Everything from the air we breathe to the water that flows from our tab can be of concern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When we go out or stay indoors, the air we breathe could contain cancer-causing particles that harm our health. Air pollutants occur in industries and places with automobiles and engine exhaustions. Air pollutants are fine particulates smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Air pollutants contain many cancer-causing chemicals and, when inhaled, will increase our chances of getting cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We might assume water from the tap is safe. However, tap water can contain cancer-causing chemicals at higher than safe levels. Depending on where we live, chemicals naturally present in the soil or industrial waste may contaminate some groundwater.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In this article, we will dive deep into how air pollutants and water pollutants increase our chances of getting cancer and the alternatives to reduce our chances of breathing or drinking harmful chemicals into our bodies.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/water-and-air-pollution-and-cancer\/#Environmental_Pollutants\" >Environmental Pollutants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/water-and-air-pollution-and-cancer\/#Air_Pollution_and_Cancer\" >Air Pollution and Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/water-and-air-pollution-and-cancer\/#Water_Pollution_and_Cancer\" >Water Pollution and Cancer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/water-and-air-pollution-and-cancer\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_26783397_S.jpg\" alt=\"Landscape with industrial architecture\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_26783397_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_26783397_S-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_26783397_S-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_26783397_S-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Pollutants\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Environmental Pollutants<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Environmental pollutants such as air and water pollutants can contribute to cancer risks. Air pollutants such as toxic particles from cars in our city or industrial air waste will increase the chance of <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uicc.org\/what-we-do\/thematic-areas\/cancer-and-air-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">developing lung cancers in our lungs<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Water pollutants contain <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cancercenter.com\/community\/blog\/2020\/05\/drinking-water-cancer-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">22 carcinogens<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that could cause cancer. It is essential to wear a mask and monitor air quality in our area to avoid going outdoors, purify the water before we drink, and research the local water quality to ensure the chemical level is below a certain level to decrease our exposure to cancer-causing agents (carcinogens).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When I lived in Taiwan, the air pollution was severe, and I would wear a mask when I walked down the street. The air quality could be of concern for residents who live near roadways, industrial factories, incinerators, and coal power plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The concern of breathing in polluted air can be significant. Those harmful toxic air pollutants that are smaller than 2.5 m can be breathed through our nose into our lungs and cause lung cancers and harm our esophagus,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our drinking water can be of equal concern. When I looked up my resident area and the tap water quality, I found 21 contaminants in my water. Three of those chemicals contained 300 times more concentration than the organization&#8217;s limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We will discuss how we can reduce water contamination by using water filtration systems and air pollution by wearing masks and indoor air purifiers to reduce our chance of drinking or inhaling toxic chemicals that cause cancer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_346182232_S.jpg\" alt=\"asian man look to you and wears protective n95 mask against air pollution standing in front of factory\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_346182232_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_346182232_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_346182232_S-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_346182232_S-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Air_Pollution_and_Cancer\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Air Pollution and Cancer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uicc.org\/what-we-do\/thematic-areas\/cancer-and-air-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Air pollution<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">fine<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> particulate matter smaller than PM2.5, which is 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller. When breathed in, these particles or liquid droplets can cause lung, upper digestive tract, liver, bile ducts, gall bladder, pancreas, and breast <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aacr.org\/patients-caregivers\/progress-against-cancer\/air-pollution-associated-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">cancer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/esp16\/chapter\/carcinogens-in-air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">matter<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> includes soil, dust, soot, smoke from different sources, and cancer-causing chemicals such as radon, nickel, chromium, cadmium, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and organo-chlorine compounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We need to be mindful of the air quality in our area. If the air quality worsens, we should avoid outdoor activities. We should also wear masks or use air purifiers indoors to ensure we breathe in clean air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">During the wildfire seasons in California, the weather agency advises staying indoors whenever possible and wearing a mask when leaving home. The weather report will have regional air quality, so it is a good idea to check it daily before deciding how to protect ourselves against a drop in air quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Furthermore, we can reduce air pollution by the following <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/dnr.mo.gov\/air\/get-involved\/help-improve-air-quality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">environmentally friendly<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> actions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drive less; take public transportation, carpool, bike, or walk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reduce gas and electricity usage at home<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don&#8217;t burn trash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Plant and care for trees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We have multiple strategies to reduce air pollution for everyone on Earth. Those strategies will benefit us, future generations, and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-753\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_156437930_S.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman drinking clean water from the fountain in Rome, Italy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_156437930_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_156437930_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_156437930_S-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_156437930_S-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Pollution_and_Cancer\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water Pollution and Cancer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our tap water may appear clear and have little taste. However, upon a closer examination of its quality, it could contain chemicals that cause cancer. Pollutants can enter our tap water via domestic wastewater, industrial wastewater, natural bedrock chemicals, trash buried, and agricultural pesticides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More specifically, major water pollutants such as arsenic, uranium, radium, and disinfectant byproducts from chlorine could increase our chance of cancer. Learning about the source of water pollutants is alarming, especially since I always thought tap water was safe when we turned on our faucet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But as I looked up my water source and found many concerning chemicals with high concentrations in my tap water, I started seriously looking into a water filtration system to further purify my tap water for drinking purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Residents care about the source of their tap water. If the water source comes from groundwater, there could be higher arsenic and radioactive materials concentrations. Be mindful of places near manufacturing plants and where droughts often occur, as those waters tend to contain higher concentrations of water pollutants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A safer source of water compared to groundwater is a water reservoir.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cancer-causing chemicals that are often in our tap water are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bromodichloromethane<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chloroform<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chromium (hexavalent)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dibromochloromethane<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dichloroacetic acid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Haloacetic acids (HAA5)\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trichloroacetic acid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aluminum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bromide<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bromoform<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlorate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chromium (total)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dibromoacetic acid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fluoride<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manganese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Molybdenum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Monochloroacetic acid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Strontium<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vanadium<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The list of chemicals in our tap water above is long; therefore, it is essential to understand what chemicals are in our tap water and how we can eliminate harmful chemicals to reduce our chance of getting cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Test your water quality by hiring a professional, conducting a home test, or using <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/tapwater\/search-results.php?zip5=94403&amp;searchtype=zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EWG&#8217;s Tap Water Database<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to determine your water quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you can see what significant contaminants are in your tap water, it&#8217;s time to find out how to filter our water better to reduce drinking water pollutants. It is also helpful to identify what chemicals exist in your tap water so you can find a filtration system to filter out the chemicals in the best way or other strategies to eliminate those chemicals in our water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Below are the <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/hanstrom.com\/blog\/purify-boiling-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">methods<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> we can implement to reduce water pollutants in our drinking water. Boiling water and using water filtration methods are the major categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Boiling water: I often boil my water first and wait until it cools down before I filter water to eliminate pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites for over 1-2 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Boiling water can also remove chlorine if boiled over 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water filtration methods: There are ways to purify tap water by removing chemicals. The most commonly used methods are activated carbon filters, reverse osmosis, ceramic filters, and ultraviolet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-754\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_232150956_S.jpg\" alt=\"New carbon filter cartridge for house water filtration system isolated on blue background. Splash. Concept.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_232150956_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_232150956_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_232150956_S-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_232150956_S-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Activated carbon filter<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Activated carbon filters absorb chemicals and pathogens from the water to filter our water. Activated carbon filters remove chlorine, chloramine, VOCs, Pesticides, and Herbicides.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Activated carbon filter does not remove Lead, Arsenic, or Dissolved Inorganic Compounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overall, activated carbon filters remove most <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paragonwater.com\/activated-carbon-filters-what-do-they-remove-from-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">chlorine<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, up to 95%, from water sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-755\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_418943690_S.jpg\" alt=\"Reverse osmosis water purification system at home. Installed water purification filters. Clear water concept \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_418943690_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_418943690_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_418943690_S-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_418943690_S-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reverse osmosis filter\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A reverse osmosis filter uses a semi-permeable membrane to separate water molecules from other substances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthywater\/drinking\/home-water-treatment\/household_water_treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reverse Osmosis Systems<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> will remove common chemical contaminants (metal ions, aqueous salts), including sodium, chloride, copper, chromium, and lead; may reduce arsenic, fluoride, radium, sulfate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, nitrate, and phosphorous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reverse Osmosis systems will not remove some pesticides, volatile organic chemicals mostly from cleaning products, and some dissolved gases such as hydrogen sulfide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overall, a reverse osmosis filter is a good choice for removing most chemical contaminants that can cause cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ceramic filter<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarencewaterfilters.com.au\/ultimate-guide-to-ceramic-water-filters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A ceramic filter<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> leverages the tiny pores within the ceramic to filter and remove pathogenic bacteria, but it does not remove chemical contaminants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultraviolet (UV Light)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/espwaterproducts.com\/pages\/understanding-uv-water-filtration-sterilization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultraviolet lamps<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> emit UV light of a particular wavelength (254 nanometers) that disrupts the DNA of microorganisms, eliminating them from the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I have used boiling water and poured the cooling water into carbon filters for over a decade. I am implementing the reverse osmosis method to purify my water further after finding certain cancer chemicals in my tap water that are over 300 times the limit by the guided organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It may surprise people that the air and water we breathe are not as safe as we believe. However, the good news is that we have remedies to filter the toxic chemicals in our water and air.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To reduce our chance of inhaling cancer-causing particles, we must monitor air quality, wear a mask when needed, and use an air purifier to protect ourselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is also essential to track tap water quality in our region and use water filtering systems to eliminate carcinogenic chemicals. Some incidents, such as factory waste or oil leakage, or natural disasters, such as earthquakes or storms, can significantly impact the region&#8217;s water quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When traveling to a foreign area, you must check the air and water quality and find an alternative to your drinking water source, such as using water bottles or staying indoors if the air quality is poor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On broader environmental pollution actions, we can drive less, not burn objects, and not pour moderately or toxic and <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/dbw.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=29185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">erosive chemicals<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, including antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, used oil, oil filters, oil\/fuel saturated absorbents, solvents, paints, zincs, varnishes, and cleaning products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Instead, we should find the Country Household Hazardous waste collection center, and toxic items should be disposed of adequately to protect the water source and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water and air pollution significantly impact our health. To reduce the chance of cancer, we can measure the quality of water and air and implement measures to enhance the quality of the water we drink and the air we breathe daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Posts You May Like<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Cancer-Causing Products We Use Everyday: Identifying Hidden Risks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-prevent-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Ways to Prevent Cancer: Actionable Strategies for Health<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-cleaning-products\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Household Cancer-Causing Cleaning Products<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/pesticides-in-food-that-cause-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pesticides in Food That Cause Cance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/does-plastic-cause-cancer\/\">Does Plastic Cause Cancer? Top Plastic Materials and Containers You Should Avoid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Water and Air Pollutions that Are Causing Cancer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2040 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/August-14th-2024.png\" alt=\"2 surprising pollutions that cause cancer you will wish to know sooner\" width=\"271\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/August-14th-2024.png 800w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/August-14th-2024-144x300.png 144w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/August-14th-2024-491x1024.png 491w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/August-14th-2024-768x1600.png 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/August-14th-2024-737x1536.png 737w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/August-14th-2024-150x313.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many environmental pollutants contain cancer-causing chemicals. Everything from the air we breathe to the water that flows from our tab can be of concern.\u00a0 When we go out or stay indoors, the air we breathe could contain cancer-causing particles that harm our health. Air pollutants occur in industries and places with automobiles and engine exhaustions. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":749,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[22],"class_list":["post-745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cancer-explorer","tag-cancer-causing-products"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S.jpg",999,667,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S-768x513.jpg",768,513,true],"large":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S.jpg",800,534,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S.jpg",999,667,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S.jpg",999,667,false],"web-stories-poster-portrait":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S-640x667.jpg",640,667,true],"web-stories-publisher-logo":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S-96x96.jpg",96,96,true],"web-stories-thumbnail":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Depositphotos_392942134_S-150x100.jpg",150,100,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Amy Mou","author_link":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/author\/amymou0gmail-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Many environmental pollutants contain cancer-causing chemicals. Everything from the air we breathe to the water that flows from our tab can be of concern.\u00a0 When we go out or stay indoors, the air we breathe could contain cancer-causing particles that harm our health. Air pollutants occur in industries and places with automobiles and engine exhaustions.&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/745","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=745"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/745\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2052,"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/745\/revisions\/2052"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}