Is taking long showers a health risk?

According to research presented by the American Chemical Society, taking long showers can be somewhat of a health risk. Taking long showers – and to a lesser extent baths – leads to greater exposure to toxic chemicals contained in water supplies than does drinking the water. During the bathing process, the chemicals evaporate out of the water and are inhaled. They can also spread through the house and be inhaled by others. Individuals within a home can be exposed 6 to 100 times more to a chemical by breathing the air around showers and bath than they would by drinking the water. Home Page | FAQs | Glossary | Contact Us