Water in Africa has been an issue for years now. Due to the size of the problem, besides all the global good intentions and programs implemented, a vast population still has no access to clean & safe water.

The water we drink, cook and shower with contains chlorine.

Washing our faces daily with water containing chlorine is something we don’t regularly think about. Can it be hard on your eyes, though? Should you worry about chlorine and contaminants that might cause eye irritation or infection?

In order to keep your eyes safe and healthy besides the different types of impurities encountered in tap water, there are some things to be taken into consideration.

Arsenic is a chemical element common in nature in the form of organic and inorganic compounds.

Both classes of these compounds can release arsenic when decomposed by combustion, dissolution in water, chemical reactions, and other processing methods.

What scientists say about nitrate in tap water: The situation in Greece

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Nitrate is a compound that naturally occurs and has many human-made sources. Nitrate can be found in some lakes, rivers, and groundwater. You cannot taste, smell, or see nitrate in water. Consuming too much nitrate can be harmful—especially for babies.