VOC’s

Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) is the umbrella term for a large number of synthetic chemicals found in drinking and bathing water. These chemicals were first discovered in drinking water in 1977.  VOCs make their way into water through a variety of sources, including septic system cleaning, weed and pest control, fumigation, and dry cleaning. When ingested, VOCs are known to cause cancer, adversely affect liver and kidney functioning, and disrupt nervous system performance. When inhaled or dermally absorbed, VOCs can severely irritate the tissue of the lungs and the skin.