The good news: addressing water quality may be a direct way to help reverse skin conditions.
How do I know that my water is actually hard?
El Paso’s water is considered moderately hard (Source: US Geological Survey.) If you have eczema, rashes, acne, or other conditions, your water may be causing or aggravating your symptoms.
Why else is a water analysis important for my health?
In a recent finding from the Environmental Working Group, there are over 18 contaminants found in the El Paso Water Utilities. These contaminants include chloroform (El Paso’s water is 10x over the EWG’s recommended limit) and arsenic (El Paso’s water contains over 1100x the recommended limit), which are both linked to causing cancer.
Carcinogens found in El Paso Water Utilities
That study also references other more concerning contaminants known as PFAs, or Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances.
These substances are long-lasting chemicals that take years to break down and have been permeated through drinking water and soil (according to the CDC’s Agency of Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.) In fact, the CDC has also identified a site in Lubbock County that is a known source of PFAs, which has resulted in people living there having a 4x higher level than the national average.