A Research Paper on Environmental Health Sciences

A Research Paper on Environmental Health Sciences Name Professor 22 June 2019 What’s in my Water Bottle Introduction Water is a source of life and of nutrients. It keeps our bodies on the go and without it, survival is futile. There are countless dangers in terms of drinking bottled water. Likewise, the pros and cons discussed in the subsequent paragraphs will serve as a guide into choosing the proper type and kind of water that we buy in the market. This will prevent us from obtaining toxic or even poisonous water elements contaminating other drinking water. In these days, it is primordial that we are also vigilant and wary with the food and water intake we are getting everyday. How safe really are these bottled drinking waters that we are acquiring and drinking. Accordingly, drinking water is often filled with chemicals that might be a health concern after an intake of sufficient amount that could give drastic effects to the body. This paper elucidates on the various chemicals or toxins usually found or are present in bottled water. A thorough study of these chemicals and toxins will be narrated in the next paragraphs alongside the respective sources that will prove scientific evidence on the harmful side-effects of these chemicals. It is necessary that we are careful with the water that we are drinking, always keeping in mind that our health takes top priority. In addition, aside from the pros and cons, we will also further discuss on the organ systems that could be affected, the molecular mechanisms, compounds of carcinogenic as well as in the end of this paper, the recommended regulatory actions. An assessment and accurate evaluation is included in the body of this paper that will give the reader a full grasp of the medical and scientific importance of knowing what is inside the bottled water. Having full knowledge of the elements and chemicals will further increase our awareness to the effects of bodily exposure to toxins and chemicals. The Pros, Cons, Relevant Toxicological Information on the Chemicals Present in Bottled Water According to World Health Organization that there are cases when the chemicals involved are the “disinfection ByProducts, Trihalomethanes, and Haloacetic Acids”. Too much presence of these chemical elements might lead to health sicknesses. If chlorination is being made then the Trihalomethanes and the Haloacetic Acids will be multiplied and created. There is a necessity to keep the concentration levels of these chemicals below the value of guidelines anticipated by the World Health Organization thus providing sufficient control on the chlorination of by-products. Although there is no definite answer as to the exact concentration of the substances in drinking water, it is urgent that the essence of nutrition in the water is considered during the process of the guideline development. In terms of chemicals found in water bottles, there are numerous harmful elements found in them if not treated or cleaned well. In addition, the research team of the University of Cincinnati (2008) stated that it is not really about whether the bottle container of the water is new or old but the toxins could be created and may arise due to the liquid’s temperature. One example of a chemical that arises from this process is the Bisphenol A, an exposure from polycarbonate plastic bottles. It is a risky chemical that could alter the endocrine system’s movements by mimicking the functions of the natural hormonal system of the body. Based on these two sources from legitimate researchers, schools and writers, that bottled water consists of several chemicals depending upon the process the water had to go through. The role of the manufacturers, marketers and factories is to ensure that the equipment they are using must be free from any forms of toxins and chemicals. A regular check of the World Health Organization Authorities will help keep things in check. The pros show that the process of cleaning per se is not the problem but the presence of chemicals arising from negligence of mixing the chemical elements during the cleaning procedure of the water. Likewise, oftentimes, despite the rigid cleaning process of the bottles, there still comes a time when chemicals, toxins and bacteria enter. “Water is versatile and occupies 75% of the Earth, being a part of the ecosystem and could also be processed in so many different ways. Water chemists are in-charge of assuring the cleanliness and portability of water.” However, it’s not just the water chemists who are required to ensure that the processing steps of water and filtration are safe. The manufacturing plants and factories of bottled water are required to meet high standards of health guidelines provided for by the Department of Health of the States. Likewise, laws such as the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act are very important to obey and follow. Ther...