Drinking water is encouraged when feeling sick but what if the tap is behind the illness?
Experts shared the signs in your body that could signal health problems caused by tap water, and how to fix the problem.
Low water quality and hard water are usually noticeable when tap water has a mineral taste.
If your home has this problem, a water softener or descaler could help.
Tap water could cause health problems if the tap needs tended to
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Bathroom expert at SteamShowerStore Andy Ellis said: “Most start to notice signs of hard water after picking up on a slight mineral taste when drinking out of the tap.
“At first it can seem harmless, but prolonged exposure to hard water can result in digestive issues and itchy scalps which can make the problem uncomfortable to live with.
“It’s always worth installing water softeners and calling plumbers in to remove limescale from the pipes to prevent the issue from getting worse.”
So, what health problems could be caused by tap water? An upset stomach could be a sign of problems with the tap.
Experts said: “General consumption of hard water is safe to drink, but excessive usage can cause the minerals to upset your stomach.
“Make sure to contact your water supplier if you notice your stomach hurting after consuming tap water.”
How the skin feels is another sign and homeowners should look out for itchy and uncomfortable skin.
“If your skin gets itchy shortly after bathing it’s likely due to the water system pushing out high-mineral content,” the experts added.
“The minerals strip the natural oils from the body making the skin dry and resulting in uncomfortable itching.”
Itchy skin and a dry scalp can be signs of low tap quality
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A dry scalp is another problem Britons could face as a result of low water quality.
Experts continued: “Hard water from the showerhead can strip natural oils from hair leaving it dry.
“It can also cause an itchy scalp as hard water can leave residue.”
As well as the lesser-known health issues, problems with a tap can be detected by low water pressure, high energy bills or even mould.
