Lead exposure can also come from your drinking water. Click here to find out more about Lead Poisoning. Virtually all public and private water supplies come with a long list of extras. Some of these are harmful, such as bacteria, nitrates, nitrites and lead. Click here to find out more about Water Quality.
Mold spores are the primary cause of adverse reactions, much like pollen from plants.
Mold spores cause health problems when they become airborne and are inhaled in large numbers. Everyone is exposed to mold in some concentration in the outdoor air. Indoor exposure to molds is not healthy. In particular, people with allergies, existing respiratory conditions or suppressed immune systems are especially susceptible to health problems from mold exposure. Click here to find out more about mold exposure.