We all know that “fresh” water isn’t that fresh. The water that goes from its source to our taps has to be filtered to ensure we aren’t consuming harmful chemicals, minerals, and pollutants. However, there is something else we need to look out for in our tap water: hormones.

Due to various pharmaceuticals dumped in rivers and streams, many freshwater fish species are being found with both male and female sex organs. The various hormones being dumped, oestrogen in particular, have been found in tap water tests and could lead to serious side effects. The best bet to discontinue disposing medicines and drugs down the toilet in order to curb this troublesome issue. For more details on these findings, click here:: Sorry- Did You Just Say There Are Hormones in My Tap Water?