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Tap water contains chemicals, minerals, and sometimes small organisms.

Chemicals

Chlorine: A disinfectant that's added to tap water to kill microbes. It's safe at the low levels used in drinking water, but some people are sensitive to its taste and smell.

Fluoride: A mineral that's added to some water supplies to help prevent tooth decay.

Minerals

Limescale: Naturally found in many water supplies, especially in hard water areas.

Organisms

Insects and algae

Sometimes small plants and insects can get into the water supply from rivers, lakes, and streams. Most are too small to see without magnification.

Microplastics

Small pieces of plastic have been found in tap water samples from UK cities.

Other contaminants

aluminum, arsenic, copper, iron, lead, pesticides, herbicides, and uranium.

Tap water is generally safe to drink, but you can reduce the risk of introducing toxins and germs into your body by being aware of what's in your water.

How is tap water treated?

Tap water is treated to make it safe to drink through coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.