Eumundi Voice Issue 122, 24 July 2025

LITERATURE

What’s in your water?

Would you wash veggies in pool water? Then why shower in it, cook with it, or give it to your kids? These are just some of the topics that author Sam Tornatore covers in his book – 10 Water Concerns Every Household Should Know to Safeguard Your Health.

Sam explains that according to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, tap water can legally contain up to 5ppm of chlorine, and compares this to many pools with 3ppm. This may surprise you, he says, if you have made the conscious decision to avoid harmful chemicals in your food and personal care, and are someone who eats organic, avoids preservatives, and chooses lowtoxin living.

Chlorine is added to disinfect the water before it reaches your tap. However, Sam’s book warns of ongoing exposure which may have side effects including skin irritation, eczema, scalp issues, fatigue or respiratory irritation from inhaled chlorine vapour, damage to gut flora and immune resilience, faded clothing and shortened fabric life from chlorinated laundry water.

Visit: cleanmywater.com.au to order your free copy.