Drinking water is supposed to keep us refreshed and healthy – but did you know that persistent organic pollutants (POPs) can lurk in it? These long-lasting chemicals, which are produced in industrial processes, waste incineration and in agriculture, are an invisible threat to our health.
POPs such as PCBs, dioxins or DDT enter the groundwater and thus our pipes through the air, soil and wastewater. They are extremely stable and accumulate in the environment and ultimately in our bodies. Although the concentrations in drinking water are often only in the nanogram range, this is enough to cause damage if ingested over a long period of time. Studies show that a person absorbs up to 1 milligram of POPs per year through water alone - that may seem like a small amount, but the bioaccumulative nature of these substances makes them particularly dangerous.
POPs attack our hormone system, increase the risk of cancer and infertility, and can affect the development of children. Pregnant women and young children are particularly at risk.
Conventional filter systems often fail to remove POPs – this is where specialized solutions come in. Sydros water filters eliminate 99.99% of POPs, providing you with clean, safe water for a healthy life.
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